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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 »
2 Women Arrested for Human Trafficking at Massage Parlor
What happens at massage parlors? Often more than massages. Many of these places are cover-ups for illegal sexual activity. Two women were recently arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts on customers at a massage parlor in Tallahassee. The woman, ages 44 and 53, were charged with human trafficking, which is described under Florida law… Read More »
Florida Woman Arrested for Cyberstalking State Attorney’s Office Staff
People engage in cyberstalking for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it stems from a desire to exert control, seek revenge, or maintain unwanted contact with a person. Some cyberstalkers are motivated by obsession or fixation, while others act out of jealousy, anger, or rejection. Mental health issues, such as paranoia or delusional… Read More »
Struggles of Human Trafficking in Florida
When it comes to human trafficking, Florida ranks among the worst. A first-of-its-kind state-commissioned study by the University of South Florida’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Risk to Resilience Lab estimates that over 700,000 Floridians were victims of human trafficking in 2024, including 500,000 labor-trafficking victims and 200,000 sex-trafficking victims. The report reveals that minors… Read More »
UF Student Arrested for Child Porn Distribution
College is a time of exploration, but unfortunately, some students explore things they should not be looking at. For example, many students start to explore pornography, and while porn featuring adults is legal, some people get deeper and deeper into the porn realm and discover forbidden images such as child porn. This is what… Read More »
