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Cyberstalking with AirTags

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

In the past, people interested in stalking someone would have to physically follow the person around. Nowadays, you can stalk someone from the comfort of your own home. Technology such as computers has made this easy. But many people are going beyond this and using Apple AirTags. Cyberstalking using Apple AirTags has become a… Read More »

School Employee Arrested on Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

A 32-year-old South Florida school employee was arrested for child pornography charges on February 21. He has since bonded out of jail. He has also been fired from his job. The man could be seen walking out of the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in West Miami-Dade on the afternoon of February 23. He… Read More »

New Jersey Woman Pleads Guilty to Creating Child Porn in Florida

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Child pornography crimes often encompass one of three categories: viewing, distribution, and production. Many people are guilty of viewing child porn, but it has to originate somewhere. Someone has created it, and those convicted of producing child porn face harsh penalties. This has recently happened to a young woman from New Jersey. The 20-year-old… Read More »

Palm Beach Gardens Council Candidate Facing Scrutiny for Cyberstalking Past

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Chuck Millar has become well-known in the Palm Beach Gardens community for his involvement in local government. He currently serves on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board and is looking to be elected to the City Commission. Because it’s his first run at public office, Millar is being heavily scrutinized. His legal history shows… Read More »

Leader of Child Porn Site Gets Life in Prison

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many people have sexual addictions for decades and never get the help they need. They start abusing and molesting people in their early childhood and continue on until one day they get caught and are finally forced to pay the consequences. This recently happened to a 65-year-old man who was known for managing a… Read More »

Escape Room Owner Charged With Child Porn Possession

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When it comes to child pornography crimes, it’s often the people you least expect. Sadly, popular community members are often charged with these crimes, causing a lot of drama in small towns. After a month-long investigation, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office recently served a search warrant to the owner of the Locked In escape… Read More »

Task Force Rescues 90+ Victims From Trafficking, Exploitation

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking is a crime that affects so many lives in Florida and across the nation. Florida ranks third in the nation for human trafficking cases, so law enforcement is heavily involved in task forces that get offenders behind bars. However, the state faces many challenges such… Read More »

Church Leader Charged with Child Porn Possession

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many people don’t trust the church anymore. Some people are against religion, while others are wary of the people involved in the church. Indeed, many church leaders think they are above the law. They think they can engage in serious crimes such as child pornography and not get in trouble. A church leader in… Read More »

Florida Man Arrested After Using AI to Create Child Porn

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more and more popular. People are using it to create various types of content. You can also use AI to create images as well. Unfortunately, people are using it to create illegal images, such as child porn. That is what a Florida man did. The man was arrested in… Read More »

157 People Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Polk County is known for its various sting operations, and human trafficking is no exception. A recent human trafficking sting led to more than 150 arrests. Florida law enforcement officials arrested 157 people during the operation, which began on October 2. Of those arrested, 25 were illegal immigrants. Many of them received federal benefits… Read More »

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