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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 »
Congressman Gets Protective Order Against Him in Cyberstalking Case
A Florida state court has issued a protective order against a U.S. congressman from Central Florida in response to allegations by a former girlfriend that she faced threats and harassment after ending their relationship. The judge granted the injunction under the state’s law protecting victims of dating violence. According to court documents, the woman,… Read More »
Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking Police Officer
Many people seem to think harassing people, especially police officers, is fun. But it is not all fun and games when someone gets arrested for harassment, whether it is online or in person. A 29-year-old woman from Vero Beach was arrested after mounting a campaign of online harassment against a local law enforcement officer…. Read More »
Florida Bill to Change “Child Pornography” to “Child Sexual Abuse Material”
What’s in a name? According to a Florida lawmaker, the right terminology matters. The phrase “child pornography” is mentioned in Florida statute 56 times, but a Republican lawmaker wants to change that. If passed, Child Pornography Terminology (HB 245) will update the language. It will change “child pornography” to the more accurate term, which… Read More »
Florida to Seek Death Penalty Against Man Accused of Sexually Battering Children
Sex crimes against children are common in Florida. These crimes can lead to harsh penalties and even death. The Florida attorney general recently announced that the state will seek the death penalty against a man who allegedly sexually battered multiple children. The man was indicted by a grand jury for child sex battery against… Read More »
