Sex Crimes - Page 93

January 19, 2024

Teen killed in 'catfish' murder-for-hire plot planned by 'worst offender' seeking videos of death, child porn

Darin Schilmiller, mastermind of a catfish scheme for child porn and "real-life" murder videos that got Cynthia Hoffman killed, was sentenced to 99 years in prison

January 18, 2024

Dallas DA fails to prosecute suspected sex trafficker, sparking questions

The mother of a girl who was the victim of a human trafficking scheme has spoken out against the Dallas district attorney after a suspect seen taking her daughter was not prosecuted.

January 18, 2024

'Survivor' winner turned Kentucky lawmaker apologizes after bill mistakenly allowed sex with first cousins

State Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Ky., apologized for mistakenly omitting first cousins on an anti-incest bill intended to combat cyclical, familial sexual abuse.

January 18, 2024

New Jersey to close detention center where 50 men say they were sexually abused as boys

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has reaffirmed his commitment to closing the state's largest youth detention center following allegations of sexual abuse by 50 men.

January 18, 2024

Virtual reality sex assault case exposes new online dangers for children, experts say

The police investigation of an alleged sexual assault on a girl under the age of 16 in virtual reality begs the question of how minors will be protected in the metaverse.

January 17, 2024

Newsom appointee accused of sexual harassment, retaliation in lawsuit

Deputy Director Ryan Buras of the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services has been accused of sexual harassment and retaliation in a lawsuit by an employee.

January 17, 2024

Director of California LGBTQ group arrested in online child sting operation

A California man who serves as the executive director of an LBGTQ nonprofit was arrested as part of an online child predator sting, police said.

January 17, 2024

NYC suspect wanted for raping 10-year-old girl he met online: police

Police in New York City have released photos of an alleged pedophile who is wanted for raping a 10-year-old girl in New York City earlier this month after they met online through an app.

January 17, 2024

Former 1st grade teacher pleads guilty to asking 13-year-old for explicit images on Snapchat

A 25-year-old former 1st grade teacher in New Baden, Illinois, pleaded guilty to asking a 13-year-old to have explicit conversations and sharing sexual images on Snapchat.

January 16, 2024

Chris Hansen details sting operation that took down alleged sex predator

Journalist Chris Hansen discusses how he busted a 61-year-old family doctor and his hunt for sex predators on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'