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Florida Pastor Charged With Child Porn, Sexual Abuse

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Not many people think of their pastors as immoral people, but the truth is that many of those who work for churches commit crimes. Many of these crimes involve theft and fraud, but a large number also involve something way worse: sexual crimes involve young children. A Florida pastor was recently arrested and charged… Read More »

“American Ninja Warrior” Winner Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

We often look up to reality TV stars. We may aspire to be like them and meet the same goals. But sometimes these “celebrities” do things that are considered immoral or even illegal. An example of this is coercing minors to engage in sexual activity. A Florida man was sentenced to 121 months in… Read More »

Port St. Lucie Police Arrest Child Porn Suspect Following Standoff

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

In child pornography cases, the suspects are typically cooperative, even sometimes admitting to their crimes. In a recent arrest in Florida, though, a man barricaded himself inside his home, leading to a three-hour standoff with the SWAT team. The incident happened on the evening of July 11 and was initiated by an arrest for… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested for Traveling to Meet a Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Sexual activity is an act reserved for adults. Meeting up with a minor for sex is a serious crime that can lead to many years in prison. A man from Boca Raton knows this first hand. He was arrested on July 12 for planning to have sex with a minor. He faces charges of… Read More »

8 Arrested in Florida Human Trafficking Bust

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Law enforcement officials often set up sting operations to catch people engaging in certain crimes. This is especially true for sex crimes, which are often regarded as victimizing young children. A human trafficking operation in Florida has led to the arrest of eight men. The investigation began on July 17 and involved the Hernando… Read More »

New York Man Faces Sentencing After Traveling to Florida for Sex With Minor

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When a natural disaster such as a hurricane strikes, it’s best to just stay home. However, one man braved a hurricane to meet with a minor with the intent to have sex. He traveled from New York to Florida to meet up with a young girl. Not even a hurricane could keep the Brooklyn… Read More »

Florida Woman Arrested for Human Trafficking

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Human trafficking is a crime that is taken very seriously in Florida. This is because it involves sexual activities, often with minors. A Florida woman was recently arrested on human trafficking charges and other charges. The 41-year-old woman from Pembroke Pines allegedly forced multiple women into sex work and gave them drugs such as… Read More »

Police Volunteer Faces Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When a person works in law enforcement, you would think they would be aware of the laws they need to follow. Even if a person is a volunteer for a police department, they should know that crimes such as child porn possession are wrong. However, not everyone thinks clearly all the time. This was… Read More »

Florida Couple Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Production Crimes

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography crimes are taken seriously in Florida. These crimes involve sexually explicit images that are created by people looking to take advantage of the hot market. Child porn is constantly growing in popularity, and young kids — sometimes even as young as infants and toddlers — are the victims in these crimes, which… Read More »

Man Accused of Cyberstalking Multiple People

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Nowadays, committing a crime is easier than ever. You don’t even have to be near a person to commit a crime against them. For example, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. This may seem weird to some people, as stalking once involved following someone around in person. Now you… Read More »

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