I would imagine background checks play a factor in any selection of employee, they do in my business. In regards to the little girl, it was a family member, correct ? If this is the case I would defer to the family and hope they have reconciled and put  this issue to rest as much as possible, but the added publicity in this matter, most certainly is not benefiting her, or would you have us to believe that is is  ? We also do not (thankfully) know the extent of the "molestation", nor do I want to. It could have been anything, if it is "lesser" on the scale of molestation perhaps she can get past it easier, that is if the media will back off and let her heal.