Author Archives: Gilbert Schaffnit
Florida Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Crimes
Child pornography is illegal, but it is a common interest. Millions of people enjoy viewing these sexually explicit images despite it being morally and ethically wrong to do so. Even those who work to protect us, like firefighters, may be accused of child porn crimes. This recently happened in Florida. A former firefighter for… Read More »
2 Arrested in Human Trafficking Operation in Motel
Florida has become inundated with human trafficking in recent years. People of all ages have been involved in these crimes, from babies to toddlers to teens to young adults to older adults. A man and woman were recently arrested for engaging in human trafficking at a Florida motel. The 24-year-old man and 22-year-old woman… Read More »
Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation
Many people do not realize that being involved in child pornography exploits children. These minors cannot consent to sexual activities. Downloading, receiving, creating, and distributing these images can lead to a lifetime of penalties. Indeed, a Crawfordville man will likely be spending the rest of his life behind bars. The 39-year-old man has been… Read More »
Cruise Crew Member Arrested on Child Porn Charges
The laws are different when you’re at sea, but that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Many people seem to think that possessing child pornography is OK when you’re in international waters, but the truth is you can and will get caught eventually. A Royal Caribbean employee knows this first hand. The 36-year-old man was… Read More »
Florida Cracking Down on Cyberstalking With New State Law
There is so much technology nowadays, and while that’s typically a good thing, it can also be a bad thing on a criminal level. Cyberstalking is on the rise, especially with the invention of Apple AirTags, digital apps, and other devices. These devices are used to secretly monitor the location of others. They can… Read More »
Search Warrant for Child Porn Ends in Deadly Shooting
A shocking case in Miami has drawn attention to the dangers of child pornography offenses, as well as the potential for deadly outcomes during law enforcement operations. A former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent was arrested following a federal and local investigation into the possession and distribution of child pornography. Authorities report that the… Read More »
Man Indicted on Cyberstalking Charges After Harassing 11 Victims
A man from Pennsylvania has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including cyberstalking, interstate stalking, and interstate threats. The 14-count indictment alleges a pattern of harassment involving at least 11 victims across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, Ohio, and Iowa. Prosecutors say the defendant victimized women he encountered… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested on Multiple Child Porn-Related Charges
A Florida man has been arrested for multiple child porn crimes after the man was found to be soliciting teen girls for sexually explicit photos. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSO) announced that detectives arrested a man at a Deltona residence on the morning of December 19 following a child exploitation investigation. According to… Read More »
Children’s Coach Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Those who engage in child pornography are often shunned by the community. Knowing that someone in the neighborhood is viewing sexually explicit images of children is very concerning, especially when that person works with children and might be your kid’s sports coach. This is the situation in Florida. A 23-year-old man from Doral was… Read More »
11-Year-Old, Family Dog Involved in Child Porn Acts
Child pornography crimes are looked at unfavorably, and this is especially true when parents victimize their own children. In a disturbing case described as “one of the most horrific acts of child exploitation we’ve ever seen,” a Pinellas County mother has been arrested for child pornography and sexual abuse crimes involving her 11-year-old daughter…. Read More »
