The allegations against the latest suspects – one of whom is the mother of some of the victims – include them using an animal shock collar on the children’s genitals, both as a form of punishment and for sexual pleasure, according to court documents made public Wednesday.

At least some of the 10 victims, ranging in age from 3 to 15, were sometimes restrained and incapacitated for people who paid for sexual contact, authorities alleged.

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a child sex trafficking ring in rural Alabama, a sheriff said. /iStock photo At least 10 children were trafficked for sex acts and held in an underground storm shelter in rural Alabama,