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▫️Thaddeus Allen wanted: Man convicted of trafficking skipped final day of trial, is now considered a fugitive
HOUSTON, Texas - With the possibility of decades behind bars looming, a man skipped the final day of trial in his trafficking case and is now considered a fugitive. Thaddeus Allen, 34, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday after only 20 minutes of deliberating in a seven-day trial. Although Allen was absent from court, the trial continued and a jury found him guilty of human trafficking. Due to his lengthy arrest history, he was sentenced to 75 years in prison. Allen also has pending charges for promoting prostitution involving multiple women. Anyone with information on Allen’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County District Attorney’s Office at (713) 274-5800 or email: da@dao.hctx.net.
» https://abc13.com/houston-crime-thaddeus-allen-wanted-man-convicted-of-trafficking-suspect-skips-final-day-trial/13156182/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/pimp-convicted-in-texas-jumps-bail-could-be-in-las-vegas/
» https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/texas-authorities-say-convicted-human-trafficker-could-be-traveling-to-las-vegas 

▫️Former Pikeville teacher, coach arrested on child porn charges
CUMMING, Ga. — A former Pikeville High School teacher and volleyball coach has been arrested on child porn and sexual exploitation charges in Georgia. James Andrew “Drew” Cecil, 38, of Cumming, Ga., was arrested April 21, on nine counts of possessing child pornography and one count of sexual exploitation of children. The charges came about after the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
https://mountain-topmedia.com/former-pikeville-teacher-coach-arrested-on-child-porn-charges/ 

▫️Springville teacher arrested on child pornography charge
BUFFALO, N.Y. - After multiple investigations and reviews by the FBI offices in both Buffalo and Miami, it is alleged that 45-year-old Frank Noesen III of Holland, had been communicating with a 15-year-old girl in Dover, N.H. since at least August 2022 on Snapchat. Noesen is accused of directing the girl to send pictures and videos that constituted child pornography. It is further alleged that Noesen also sent sexually explicit images of himself to the teen.
https://www.wivb.com/news/crime/springville-teacher-arrested-on-child-pornography-charge/ 

▫️Carr: Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested, Indicted for Human Trafficking in Cobb County
FAYETTEVILLE, WV — After a four-day trial, a federal jury has found a former Fayette County law enforcement officer Larry Allen Clay Jr., 57, of Fayetteville, guilty of child sex trafficking and obstruction of justice. According to a criminal complaint, on two separate occasions in June 2020, Clay, who, at the time, was an employee of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Chief of Police for the Gauley Bridge Police Department, paid $50 to Kristen Naylor-Legg to have sex with a 17-year-old girl.
» https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/carr-fulton-county-sheriffs-deputy-arrested-indicted-human-trafficking
» https://www.wvnstv.com/news/crime/fayette-county-crime/former-fayette-county-officer-found-guilty-of-child-sex-trafficking-and-obstruction-of-justice/
» https://www.wsaz.com/2023/04/28/former-police-chief-found-guilty-child-sex-trafficking-charges/ 

▫️Prostitution sting results in 18 arrests in Orange County
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of the 18 men on Friday, April 28. According to police, the men are accused of attempting to hire prostitutes for sex.
https://www.orlando-news.com/2023/04/28/prostitution-sting-results-in-18-arrests-in-orange-county/ 

▫️Former DFCS employee accused of molesting children in his care
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former Division of Family and Child Services employee, accused of abusing children in his care. Roy Payne was arrested Friday after agents were asked to investigate by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office was alerted of allegations that Payne, a Calhoun resident, had sexually abused children while working for DFCS, according to a release from the GBI.
» https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-dfcs-employee-arrested-accused-molesting-children-in-care-gbi-calhoun-gordon-county/85-cee88f60-9597-4ba4-8cd8-41b50a7c88de
» https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-28/calhoun-man-arrested-child-abuse-investigation 

▫️Sacramento man known as "Roseville Mike" arrested for human trafficking of a child
ANDERSON, Calif. - A man known as “Roseville Mike” was arrested for human trafficking of a minor, Police say. Police received reports of multiple sex crimes involving an underage person in Anderson. Initially, Police say the victim reported having contacted the suspect via social media, saying they contacted a man known as “Roseville Mike.”  Three additional teenage victims of “Roseville Mike” were identified during the investigation. Police confirmed the real identity of “Roseville Mike” in April 2023, identifying him as Ahmad Shamsey Ali Haqq, 33, of Sacramento. If you have additional information regarding the case, contact Anderson Police Department at 530-245-6526.
» https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/local/sacramento-man-known-as-roseville-mike-arrested-for-human-trafficking-of-a-child/article_b1314f14-e634-11ed-96fc-c3ac90ecf2ed.html
» https://krcrtv.com/news/local/anderson-police-arrest-sacramento-man-for-trafficking-a-minor-following-investigation 

▫️STM teacher facing charges after suggestive video surfaces
A fired St. Thomas More Catholic High School teacher has been arrested and is being held in St. Martin Parish after a video circulated online that appears to show him saying sexually suggestive things to someone he says he tutors. Jacob de la Paz, 33, was arrested Thursday night and federally charged with enticing a minor to produce child pornography/child sexual assault material, according to media reports citing the Department of Homeland Security.
» https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/stm-teacher-facing-charges-after-suggestive-video-surfaces-jacob-de-la-paz/article_9b459560-e612-11ed-ab89-8ba1a79a8e71.html
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/fired-stm-teacher-arrested-facing-charges-of-enticing-a-minor-to-produce-porn/ 

▫️Jury awards Riverside woman $2.3 billion in a sex abuse lawsuit that had involved the Mormon church
The panel in Riverside County Superior Court awarded damages Tuesday to a woman described in court papers only as Jane Doe, who said she was sexually assaulted by her stepfather from age 5 until she was 14, according to an announcement by the law firm of Gary A. Dordick.
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/jury-awards-riverside-woman-2-3-billion-in-a-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-had-involved-the-mormon-church/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/2-3b-awarded-in-sex-abuse-lawsuit-that-named-mormon-church/ 

▫️Alleghany Sheriff arrests Covington man in child crimes investigation
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reports a man was arrested during an online child crimes investigation on April 27th. Deputies say their investigation was directed toward certain crimes surrounding children. During their investigation officers learned that 52-year-old David Wayne Persinger, of Covington, had allegedly agreed to meet with a minor for inappropriate activities.
https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/local-news/alleghany-highlands-news/alleghany-sherriff-arrests-covington-man-in-child-crimes-investigation/ 

▫️Man Charged With Making Child Sex Tapes In Wallkill
Richard Rosa, was arrested in Orange County on Tuesday, April 25 in Wallkill following an investigation that found he met an underage female with the intent to engage in sexual relations, said Lt. Robert McLymore, of the Wallkill Police. Rosa was also found to be in possession of sexually explicit material involving a minor, McLymore said.
https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/northorange/man-charged-with-making-child-sex-tapes-in-wallkill-police-say/ 

▫️Foster family accused of abusing five rescued Turpin siblings appear in court
The foster dad accused of sexually and physically abusing five of the younger Turpin children has appeared in court in Riverside, California, accompanied by his wife and daughter. Marcelino Olguin, 64, was arrested in January 2021 and hit with 13 charges, including three counts of performing a lewd act with a child under 14, four counts of performing a lewd act with a child aged 14/15 and multiple counts of willful child cruelty. Cops say Olguin was aided during his reign of terror by his wife Rosa, 59, and daughter Lennys, 38 – both of whom are also charged with several counts of willful child cruelty, witness intimidation and another of fraud, all of which apply to nine foster children who lived with them at their Perris, California, home.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12022123/Foster-family-accused-abusing-five-rescued-Turpin-siblings-appear-court.html 

▫️Rexburg man sentenced for role in Idaho Falls sex-trafficking scheme
IDAHO FALLS – A 23-year-old Rexburg man was sentenced after pleading guilty to rape on Wednesday. District Judge Dane Watkins Jr. sentenced Isaac Anthony Ybarra to nine to 24 years in prison. Ybarra was charged with one count of felony rape – preventing resistance with threat, harm and intoxication, in June 2021. The dropped charges included felony rape of a victim who is 16 or 17 years of age, felony causing or permitting a child to engage or be used in child sexually exploitative material, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor consuming or possession an alcoholic beverage while driving, and misdemeanor battery.
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/04/rexburg-man-sentenced-for-role-in-idaho-falls-sex-trafficking-sche 

▫️More than 40 human trafficking lawsuits filed against hotel companies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 40 individual human trafficking lawsuits have been filed against hotel companies through attorney Steven Babin and his law firm, Babin Law. The lawsuits have been filed against major hotel companies including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Red Roof Inns, and Choice Hotels International for allowing trafficking to occur on their property and profiting from human trafficking.
https://www.wtol.com/article/news/more-than-40-human-trafficking-lawsuits-filed-hotel-companies/530-b0c54a7c-6fe0-4d5d-800f-a3e8a89d3bba 
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▫️Sheriff's Office arrest six for alleged human trafficking involving over 150 victims
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC — The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the Coastal Carolina Human Trafficking Task Force which arrested the individuals related to an ongoing human trafficking investigation. The investigation spanned over the last six months and involved over 150 victims. The charges were related to the criminal activity of Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers.  Cape Fear Escorts/Entertainers would recruit victims by promising them thousands of dollars for dancing, but would, in turn, have the victims engage in commercial sex and took proceeds from it.  All these incidents took place in the New Hanover County Area, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The NHCSO says the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone with information to contact them by calling 910-798-4200 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://www.nhcgov.com/1066/Submit-a-Crime-Tip.
» https://www.wwaytv3.com/sheriffs-office-arrest-six-for-alleged-human-trafficking-involving-over-150-victims/
» https://www.wect.com/2023/04/26/six-charged-human-trafficking-investigation-involving-over-150-victims/
» https://news.yahoo.com/six-charged-connection-human-trafficking-170546235.html 

▫️Operation Cyber Spear: Undercover sting ‘targeting suspects that are targeting children’
ST. GEORGE — Multiple suspects were arrested during a recent statewide sting operation that targeted online predators seeking to commit crimes against children. In addition to 10 arrests, three search warrants were served, and additional arrests are possible, police said.
https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2023/04/25/cgb-operation-cyber-spear-undercover-sting-targeting-suspects-that-are-targeting-children/#.ZEkEsnZBzDd 

▫️Ex-CHP officer of Redding convicted of child porn possession
A former California Highway Patrol officer from Redding pleaded guilty on Tuesday in federal court to a charge of possessing child pornography while he still worked for the state law enforcement agency. Timothy Allen Horwath, 53, knowingly received visual depictions of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct from Feb. 25, 2019, through Oct. 10, 2019, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento announced in a news release.
» https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article274716976.html
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/retired-chp-officer-pleads-guilty-receipt-child-pornography 

▫️Level 3 Sex Offender Accused Of Assaulting MIT Student In Boston's Back Bay
Nahom Getaneh, who was wanted on two warrants including failure to register as a sex offender, was arrested on Tuesday, April 25, Boston Police report. Getaneh, age 33, allegedly assaulted an MIT student in the area of Beacon Street and Public Alley 908 on Saturday, April 22, Boston25 reports. Getaneh will appear in Boston Municipal Court on charges of assault with intent to rape and indecent assault and battery related to this most recent incident, Boston Police said.
» https://www.wcvb.com/article/boston-police-seek-to-identify-sexual-assault-suspect-back-bay-1682437898/43698525#        (VIDEO)
» https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/man-arrested-connection-sexual-assault-mit-student-bostons-back-bay/GGRDMQBG4JGVXG6G3WUDTXGLAU/
» https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/nahom-getaneh-mit-student-sex-assault-sorority-house-back-bay-boston/ 

▫️Former McDonald’s supervisor accused of impregnating young employee facing charges
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A local police chief confirms a former McDonald’s supervisor has now been charged with child molestation and other crimes involving a young woman who worked at the restaurant. Jamira Sampson was already on the sex offender registry. A lawsuit shows Sampson was convicted of two sex offenses years before he was hired by the McDonald’s at 4638 Atlanta Highway in Loganville and that he was on the sex offender registry when hired and placed in a supervisory role.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/former-mcdonalds-supervisor-accused-impregnating-young-employee-facing-charges/T3XL4XXVQ5CGPEBEB4BVVQPZKU/ 

▫️Men from Goose Creek, North Charleston arrested on child exploitation charges
CHARLESTON, S.C.  — Two Lowcountry men are facing several charges following their arrests last week, the South Carolina Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday. Bobby Knight Jr., 69, of Goose Creek, is charged with one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and nine counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Meanwhile, Zachary Acard, 36, of North Charleston, is charged with three counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor and six counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
https://abcnews4.com/news/local/men-from-goose-creek-north-charleston-arrested-on-child-exploitation-charges-zachary-acard-new-york-bobby-knight-jr-south-carolina-attorney-general-alan-wilson-sexual-predators-wciv 

▫️Arkansas man sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Fayetteville man was sentenced April 25 in the Eastern District of Arkansas to serve 30 years in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material. A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Fayetteville investigation revealed that Steven Luckett, 38, sexually assaulted five minor children — some for years.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/arkansas-man-sentenced-30-years-child-exploitation 

▫️More than 20 foster children sue Clearwater foster family for decades of mental, physical, sexual abuse
CLEARWATER, Fla. - More than 20 former and current foster children are suing a foster family in Clearwater. The lawsuit alleges decades of mental, physical and sexual abuse. Some of the alleged victims say they were subjected to manual labor from sun up to sun down, left with little food to eat and cruel living conditions. The 669-page lawsuit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court describes allegations of mental, physical and sexual abuse against Clearwater couple and former foster parents Jerold and Jacklyn Logemann dating back to 1997.
https://www.fox13news.com/news/more-than-20-foster-children-sue-clearwater-foster-family-for-decades-of-mental-physical-sexual-abuse        (VIDEO) 

▫️Redlands parents demand action on sex abuse claims in district
REDLANDS, Calif. - Parents of children within the Redlands Unified School District are demanding transparency and action amid sexual abuse claims and allegations that school administrators allegedly tried to cover up. A board meeting with dozens of parents in attendance was held Monday night following a CBS News investigation that aired earlier this month, uncovering child sex abuse allegations dating as far back as 1999. 
https://www.foxla.com/news/redlands-parents-demand-action-on-sex-abuse-claims-in-district 

▫️Church, school leader charged; allegedly groomed child for years
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former Mid-South church leader and Christian school administrator is accused of persuading a high school student to engage in sexual activity online, and then recorded that activity without the victim’s knowledge. John “Jay” Brownlow, 32, allegedly groomed the teen, a Westminster Academy student, at the peak of the pandemic, and installed cameras in the boy’s bedroom without him knowing.
» https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/04/26/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-years/
» https://www.bishop-accountability.org/2023/04/church-school-leader-charged-allegedly-groomed-child-for-years/ 

▫️Johnny Johnson handed execution date after beating six-year-old girl to death with bricks
A man who brutally beat a six-year-old girl to death with bricks and tried to sexually assault her more than 20 years ago has been handed an execution date. The Missouri Supreme Court in the US has said Johnny Johnson, 45, will be put to death August 1 at a state prison. Cassandra 'Casey' Williamson went missing in July 2002, with dozens of volunteers joined police in the search for the little girl who was a kindergartner at Valley Park Elementary School.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1761886/johnny-johnson-death-sentence-casey-williamson-dxus 

▫️Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of a girl walking to school
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A man was arrested Tuesday in Salt Lake City for attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old girl as she walked to school. According to the Salt Lake City Police Department, Jose Arquimides Manzanarez Munoz, 53, attempted to pick up the 12-year-old girl, who was walking to Liberty Elementary School, by asking if she needed a ride and offering her money. The girl said no and started to walk away, but Munoz reportedly drove his truck in the direction of the girl, possibly to prevent her from leaving the area. The girl said she ran away and reported the incident to a trusted person at her school.
» https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-attempted-kidnapping-of-a-girl-walking-to-school/
» https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-allegedly-trying-to-kidnap-girl-walking-to-school-in-salt-lake-city 

▫️Del Rio Sector agents arrest MS-13 gang member and four sex offenders | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/del-rio-sector-agents-arrest-ms-13-gang-member-and-four-sex-offenders 

▫️Missing Texas teens sold for sex in Missouri
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Teens being sold for sex from a room in a St. Louis County Renaissance Hotel, turned out to be missing juveniles from Texas. Court records indicate the 16 and 17-year-old victims are wards of the Texas Department of Children and Family Services, which had reported them missing from the Dallas area. The girls were rescued in February by U.S. Marshals and a special regional St. Louis County Police Task Force.
https://www.ketk.com/news/missing-texas-teens-sold-for-sex-in-missouri/ 

▫️Former NC trooper arrested for assaulting, trafficking Charleston teen
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A former North Carolina state trooper accused of sexually assaulting and trafficking a teenage girl was arrested Monday in Charleston. David William Hollars (55) was taken into custody by the Charleston Police Department (CPD) with assistance of the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Attorney General’s Office. According to law enforcement, the victim’s parent reported the crimes in late March. The girl was between the ages of 14 and 15 when the crimes occurred.
https://www.wspa.com/news/state-news/former-nc-trooper-arrested-for-assaulting-trafficking-charleston-teen/ 

▫️Softball coach from Clay County facing multiple life sentences for child porn
ORANGE PARK, Fla. — A softball coach from Orange Park has been indicted on six counts of 'producing or attempting to produce' child porn, according to a release from the Department of Justice Wednesday. Officials say that there were four child victims. Andrew Lynn Overheul, 43, is facing up to 180 years in federal prison if convicted. The mandatory minimum for his charges is 15 years.
https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/clay-county-softball-coach-facing-multiple-life-sentences-child-porn/77-9071a0c7-6f64-497a-8702-f4e6b369e7d1 

▫️Kentucky State Police Looking for Man Wanted for Failing to Comply with Sex Offender Registry
Kentucky State Police are looking for 53 year old Stephen Wooton, who is wanted for failing to comply with the sex offender registry. Wooton is described as standing 6 feet tall with blue eyes. Officials ask that if you have any information concerning Stephen Wooton’s whereabouts to call Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard at 606-435-6069.
https://www.q95fm.net/2023/04/26/kentucky-state-police-looking-for-man-wanted-for-failing-to-comply-with-sex-offender-registry/ 

▫️Lorain HS teacher being investigated for inappropriate phone call
LORAIN, Ohio — A teacher at Lorain High School is being investigated for an alleged inappropriate phone call with a student, the Lorain Police Department confirmed to 3News. According to the Lorain City School District, the teacher in question tendered his resignation effective on Wednesday, April 26. Lorain police tell 3News that it was contacted on April 11 and has received a video of a recorded phone conversation between a current female student at Lorain High School and a male teacher. The recorded conversation includes inappropriate comments that are sexual in nature and discussion of the teacher visiting the student’s home.
» https://breaking911.com/ohio-hs-teacher-resigns-after-video-of-phone-call-with-student-goes-viral-on-tiktok/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/lorain-high-school-teacher-investigated-inappropriate-phone-call-with-student/95-e711077a-b58e-4154-8dcc-f9218abee6b5        (VIDEO) 

▫️Boca Raton Man Charged With Kidnap, Smuggling, More
A West Boca Raton man is facing multiple charges following his arrest Wednesday by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. While the arrest report continues to be processed, jail records reviewed by BocaNewsNow.com reveal that Leonel Harari of Grand Verde Way is now charged with: “Kidnap — coerce (to) commit sexual activity involving an adult for human trafficking,” “Smuggling — smuggle illegal individual into state,” “public order crimes — use 2-way communication device to facilitate felony,” “Procure for prostitution — live off earnings of prostitution,” “Obstructing justice,” and “Larceny — grand theft.”
https://bocanewsnow.com/2023/04/27/major-arrest-boca-raton-man-charged-with-kidnap-smuggling-more/ 

▫️School district custodian arrested on child porn charges, say NY State Police
A custodian in the Schoharie Central School District is facing child pornography charges. James Lethco, 50, of Middleburgh was arrested after a search of his home on Wednesday, investigators said, which came after a tip.
» https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/school-district-custodian-arrested-on-child-porn-charges-say-ny-state-police/vi-AA1aokRR        (VIDEO)
» https://wnyt.com/top-stories/schoharie-school-custodian-facing-child-pornography-charges/ 

▫️Santa Monica to pay $122.5 million settlement to sex abuse victims
Santa Monica police allowed a civilian employee to volunteer in a youth program — where he went on to molest more than 200 children — despite a 1991 background check that revealed he was arrested as a teen for molesting a toddler he baby-sat, according to a report reviewed by The Times. Santa Monica will pay $122.5 million to 124 people who alleged suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of a former city employee who volunteered with the Police Activities League, attorneys said. The settlement, approved Tuesday night by the Santa Monica Council, brings to nearly $230 million the total amount paid by the city to resolve legal claims brought against the city over the alleged actions of Eric Uller, who killed himself in 2018 after being charged with various molestation counts.
» https://abc7.com/santa-monica-settlement-child-sex-abuse-claims-eric-uller/13189971/        (VIDEO)
» https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/santa-monica-to-pay-122-5-million-settlement-to-sex-abuse-victims/
» https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-27/santa-monica-knew-sexual-predator-had-molestation-arrest-as-teen 

▫️4 men convicted for sexually abusing children in Sarasota
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Four men, including a pastor, have been convicted for sexually abusing children since February 2023 in Sarasota, according to a news release. Sarasota police say Clifton Bean, John Smith and Bicente Morales have all been sentenced to life in prison. On April 20, 2023, Juan Castanon Jr. was convicted on two counts of sexual battery upon a child less than 12 years of age, one count of lewd/lascivious molestation, and battery upon a child less than 12 years of age. Castanon Jr.’s sentencing is scheduled for May 16, 2023.
» https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/4-men-convicted-of-sexual-abuse/67-14a704ec-6303-4889-8567-59aade29088e
» https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/04/27/sarasota-police-sentenced-4-crimes-against-children/ 

▫️Alleged serial sexual predator indicted, Phoenix police seeking 7th victim
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department announced Thursday that a serial sexual assault suspect has been indicted, but authorities still need the public’s help in locating a final victim. Tyler Munguia, 25, was indicted on 59 felony charges, including sexual assault and kidnapping, on incidents involving six victims, police said. A seventh victim is believed to be out there, prompting police to ask for assistance in locating the woman. Anyone with information about the identify of the woman should contact the Phoenix Police Department 602-262-6151.
» https://ktar.com/story/5489336/serial-phoenix-sexual-assault-suspect-indicted-search-continues-for-final-victim/
» https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/04/28/phoenix-police-seek-7th-victim-of-man-accused-of-raping-6-other-women/70161547007/
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▫️Search for missing Maryland child leads investigators to human trafficking suspect
Man kidnapped, raped child reported missing from other State
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A man accused of sex offenses, abduction, and human trafficking of a child victim is arrested in Asheville. Police said in a news release Thursday, April 27, that 21-year-old Oscar Yobani Solis-Berduo was having an "inappropriate sexual relationship" with a missing child out of Maryland. Solis-Berduo is charged with abduction of a child, statutory rape of a child under 15 years of age, and human trafficking of a child victim.
» https://www.foxcarolina.com/2023/04/27/search-missing-child-leads-investigators-human-trafficking-suspect/
» https://wlos.com/news/local/man-arrested-abducting-sex-offense-human-trafficking-asheville-missing-maryland-child
» https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-kidnapped-raped-child-missing-north-carolina/43728161# 

▫️Mesquite couple arrested in St. Louis for sex trafficking, 2 teenagers rescued
Two North Texas teenagers are safe this morning after being rescued from a Mesquite couple who was selling them for sex in St Louis. Both suspects, identified as 18-year old Chantel Robinson and 22-year old Joemarius Green, are now behind bars.
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/mesquite-couple-arrested-in-st-louis-for-sex-trafficking 

▫️Private school administrator in Fulton County arrested on child porn charges
An administrator at a private school in Sandy Springs is now behind bars. Christopher Winslow, the Chief Financial Officer at the Mount Vernon School, was arrested on Thursday, according to jail records. Sandy Springs police say Winslow was in possession of child sexual abuse material. He was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of children.
» https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/private-school-administrator-fulton-county-011011151.html
» https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/sandy-springs-mount-vernon-school-official-arrested-sexual-exploitation-of-children/85-e5dc28cd-7cd2-49f9-8660-1b7447eb2d78 

▫️Serial Sexual Predator Found Guilty on Over 20 Crimes Against Teens
Jordan Martins has been found guilty of over 20 crimes against teens Thursday afternoon. He was found guilty of 14 counts of sexual assault of a child, four counts of involuntary deviant sexual intercourse and multiple counts of coercion along with other related crimes. Martins, now 22, is what prosecutors call a serial sexual predator. Over the course of several years, dating back to when he was in middle school and just 14, Martins sexually assaulted dozens of victims and extorted them to keep them quiet.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/serial-sexual-predator-found-guilty-on-over-20-crimes-against-teens/3554995/        (VIDEO) 

▫️Cape Fear Escorts under investigation for at least 15 years, prosecutor says more suspects in human trafficking string likely
WILMINGTON, N.C. - The sixth suspect in a human trafficking investigation turned himself in to authorities on Thursday. Chandler Anderson appeared in court before a judge Thursday afternoon. Prosecutor Connie Jordan also mentioned that Cape Fear Escorts, the company the six suspects worked for, has been under investigation for at least 15 years. Jordan also mentioned that while this might be the tip of the iceberg for these six defendants, she believes there will be more defendants in the future as this investigation continues.
https://www.wect.com/2023/04/28/cape-fear-escorts-under-investigation-least-15-years-prosecutor-says-more-suspects-human-trafficking-string-likely/ 

▫️Man arrested for kidnapping, rape of child in South Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A man has been charged with kidnapping and raping a child in South Memphis. MPD arrested 29-year-old Laderio Gordon on April 27, court records show. An arrest affidavit accuses Cordon of kidnapping and raping a 12-year-old girl two weeks prior on April 13, 2023. That 12-year-old girl was walking to school in the area of Ethlyn Avenue and Silver St. when Gordon pulled out a gun and ordered her into his 2018 Ford Escape, investigators said. 
https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/man-arrested-for-kidnapping-rape-of-child-in-south-memphis/article_75834ba4-e5d8-11ed-a585-4b8800aadf5e.html  

▫️Attempted kidnapping on Bridgeport school grounds: Police
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport man is accused of trying to kidnap a high school student and lure another teen into his car, according to police. Bridgeport police were called to Central High School around 11 a.m. Thursday after a student lost contact with another student leaving the school. The 18-year-old student told police that a man, identified by police as Antonio Dossantos, 36, tried to lure her into his car on the school campus.
» https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/fairfield-county/bridgeport-connecticut-man-attempt-kidnap-high-school-student-campus-police/520-65b3762d-f78a-47aa-8a8c-2ff79f61740a
» https://www.kplctv.com/2023/04/28/man-accused-trying-kidnap-two-high-school-students/ 

▫️California woman jumps out third-story window to escape ‘vicious’ pimp known as ‘Dice Capone,’ prosecutors say
Seattle, Washington — Winston Cornell Burt has been indicted this week on several charges after a woman made a harrowing escape from him in Seattle. When an Uber driver saw the woman in trouble, he picked her up. According to the US Attorney’s Office, Burt then chased them in his car and fired rounds at the van. The ridesharing driver was likewise armed and responded by firing back. Self-identified “pimp” Winston Cornell Burt, also known as ‘Dice Capone,’ has been federally charged with sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion, transportation of an adult female for prostitution through coercion and enticement, and two counts of unlawful possession of firearms. 
» https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/
» https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/04/28/california-woman-jumps-out-third-story-window-to-escape-vicious-pimp-prosecutors-say/ 

▫️Two Jones County Men Arrested for the Sexual Exploitation of Children
Gray, GA – On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit executed two residential search warrants regarding separate child exploitation investigations. As a result of these investigations, Jonathan Dylan Wright, age 29, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with six counts of sexual exploitation of children, possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) (three counts) and distribution of CSAM (three counts).  Matthew Jared Mixter, age 32, of Gray, GA, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children, distribution of CSAM. Additional charges may be forthcoming.
https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2023-04-27/two-jones-county-men-arrested-sexual-exploitation-children 

▫️Former Valdosta police, school resource officer sentenced in child porn case
VALDOSTA, Ga. - A former elementary school resource officer and Valdosta police officer has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for producing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia. Jonathan Eric Hancock, 32, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of production of child sexual abuse material.
https://www.walb.com/2023/04/27/former-valdosta-police-school-resource-officer-sentenced-child-porn-case/ 

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▫️Omaha man sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of minor by force
OMAHA, Neb. - A 43-year-old Omaha man was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor by force. The U.S. Attorney announced on that James Ferman Chatman was sentenced on Thursday to federal court in Omaha. According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating in September 2021 after getting information from FBI Innocence Lost that a missing 17-year-old female was actively being advertised online for commercial sex in Omaha.
https://rivercountry.newschannelnebraska.com/story/48804579/omaha-man-sentenced-to-27-years-in-prison-for-sex-trafficking-of-minor-by-force
» https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/omaha-man-sentenced-sex-trafficking-minor-force 

▫️Michigan priest pleads guilty to molesting 5-year-old boy after family funeral
A Michigan priest who preyed on a 5-year-old boy after a family funeral in 1987 pleaded guilty this week to sexual assault, the state’s attorney general confirmed. Vincent DeLorenzo, 84, who served for many years in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges in connection with the sexual assault of another 5-year-old boy starting in 1995 through 2000.
» https://news.yahoo.com/michigan-priest-pleads-guilty-molesting-004329098.html
» https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2023/04/25/former-flint-area-priest-pleads-guilty-in-criminal-sexual-conduct-case 

▫️High number of pending sex abuse cases in Linn County
CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Linn County Attorney’s Office has 66 sexual assault cases pending, the highest in recent years, but prosecutors and advocates agree there doesn’t seem to be an alarming increase of incidents -- just more being reported to authorities
https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/high-number-of-pending-sex-abuse-cases-in-linn-county/ 
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Can't Fight This Feeling- REO Speedwagon, 3/18/23, Hartman Arena, Park City, KS

If you only knew how looooooooong I have been waiting for such a black bear pose..... Today's adventure jumps up pretty high on my "bucket list" for types of photographs. Fantastic moment in time with this bear as we both stood looking at each other with respect. > Wildlife Journey Photography, Dave Bowser

 ABC showed its contempt for the law, democracy, and its audience ...

Dorothy M. Hendricks, age 83 of Rockton, PA died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home.

Born on July 6, 1939 in Coalport, PA, she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Ruth (Bloom) Swauger.

On May 14, 1957, she married Daniel E. Hendricks. He preceded her in death on November 17, 2015.

Dorothy had worked at Rola Jensen and Foodland and then worked until her retirement at DuBois Deposit Bank.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Rockton, PA.

Dorothy is survived by her children (Richard E. Hendricks, Jeffrey D. Hendricks and his wife Brenda and Daniel D Hendricks, all of Rockton, PA) eight grandchildren (Melissa, Jessica, Jordan, Lauren, Amanda, Ashley, Mary Beth and Sarah), thirteen great grandchildren,  two brothers (Thomas Swauger and his wife Nancy of  DuBois, PA and Robert Swauger of Falls Creek, PA) and two sisters (Carol Cloak of DuBois, PA and Nancy Murray and her husband John of Duncannon, PA).

She was preceded in death by two brothers (David and James Swauger).

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 from 4 PM – 7 PM at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 11 AM from the funeral  home with Pastor Robert Way officiating.

Burial will follow in Rockton Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to any cancer organization of your choice.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

Donald J. Morelli, age 88 of Brockport, PA died Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.

Born on June 2, 1934 in Dagus Mines, PA, he was the son of the late Tulio and Mary (Corn) Morelli.

On December 31, 1952, he married his wife of 70 years, Josephine W. (Lockwood) Morelli. She survives and lives in Brockport, PA.

Donald retired from Owens Brockway as a supervisor after 37 years of service.

He was a member of the Moorhead United Methodist Church in Brockway, PA and the Sons of Italy in Brockway, PA.

Donald enjoyed hunting and gardening, but above all, he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son (Paul M. Morelli and his wife Diana of Brockport, PA), his daughter (Susan E. Homan and her husband Kenneth of DuBois, PA), four grandchildren (Lori and Andrew Morelli, Emmy Homan and Michele Vanish), and four great grandchildren (Joseph, Tiffany, Cameron and Sorren).

Donald was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

A private family funeral service was held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc. with his son, Evangelist Paul Morelli officiating.

Burial was in Wildwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences can be sent to http://www.baronickfuneralhome.com/condolence

QUARTERFLASH - Harden My Heart (1982)

Who's out there? Pileated woodpeckers can be found throughout the state.  Taken in Allegheny County, PA. > David Woten

One Thing, Jesus Christ.
SPECIAL EDITION ARTICLE #13 - April 28th, 2023 by Fr. Ben Daghir

Editor's Note: This reflection is a summary of a homily from Fr. Ben Daghir. It focuses on a reading from the Acts of the Apostles and how the passage can guide us in effectively bringing people to the Church. 

Article:
The story of Philip baptizing the Ethiopian eunuch is a powerful example of evangelization. In other words, the eighth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles (8:26-40) provides a master class in evangelizing those outside of the Church. 

It is not Philip’s personal initiative that ignites this encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch but rather God’s grace. It’s “the angel of the Lord” who speaks to Philip as he listens to the promptings of the Spirit. Evangelization is not primarily a human effort but rather a response to God’s grace.

Philip is sent from Jerusalem to Gaza, known as “the desert route.” Philip is being sent out to an area where one would least expect a spiritual encounter. Let’s pause for a moment and consider how spiritual encounters can occur in the least likely of places (a grocery store, the park, an airport, a basketball game, the coffee room at work, the restaurant, etc.). Such is the power of God’s grace which can bring life out of a desert place. Many of us have family members, friends, and coworkers who are on the desert route, consumed in the currents of the secular age. Do we have the humility and courage of Philip to set out on the desert route once the Spirit prompts us to do so? 

God is clearly at work in the life of the Ethiopian eunuch long before Philip arrives. We hear that the eunuch had been in Jerusalem to worship. We also learn that the eunuch is reading the prophet Isaiah in the chariot. The eunuch was a court official and in charge of the entire treasury of the queen. Despite having power, wealth, honor, and pleasure (everything that the world has to offer), he is longing for something spiritual. Let’s consider people in our lives who are experiencing worldly success: they may appear to have it all together but in their respective chariots, they are searching for more than the world can offer. 

Philip listens to the promptings of the Spirit, who says, “Go and join up with that chariot.” Philip now must adjust his rhythm and be in pace with the chariot. We now have another master lesson to consider: we must walk with people at their pace and meet them exactly where they happen to be. Philip did not demand that the chariot slow down or speed up according to his preferences. Philip also did not request for the chariot to return to Jerusalem to the temple area. Instead, Philip simply walked alongside the chariot on the desert route. 

Philip first listens and could hear the eunuch reading the prophet Isaiah. Philip then asks, “Do you understand what you are reading?” Notice that Philip posed a question. Then, something remarkable happened, “So he invited Philip to get in and sit with him.” Just as Jesus listened to his interlocutors and then posed questions to the apostles, the crowds, the Pharisees, the sick, etc., now Philip listens and then poses a question to the eunuch. Just as Jesus stepped into the boat of the apostles, the tax collector stand of Matthew, the homes of the sick, the temple area of the Pharisees, etc., now Philip steps into the chariot of the Ethiopian eunuch. Masterful evangelization is on display. 

The Ethiopian eunuch’s curiosity and wonder only increase. He asks Philip, “I beg you, about whom is the prophet saying this?” About himself, or someone else?” Only now (after listening to the promptings of the Spirit, after walking in pace with the chariot, after asking a question to the eunuch, and after spending time with the eunuch in his chariot) does Philip begin to teach about the faith. Let me translate this last sentence: effective evangelization takes patience, humility, and grace. 

Then, the eunuch on the desert route sees water. Of course, this is not a mere coincidence but rather the fruit of evangelization. The Ethiopian eunuch then asks, “What is to prevent my being baptized?” Quite beautifully, the Ethiopian steps out of his chariot (meaning he steps out of the world of wealth, honor, power, and pleasure) and takes a step toward the water (the Christian life). Let me be clear: Philip is still walking alongside the eunuch as the two leave the chariot and head toward the water. And, in the most unlikely place called the desert route, Philip baptizes the eunuch. Masterful evangelization steps into the desert route (the world) and leads others to water (the Church). 

The eighth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles provides a master class to those of us who desire to bring people into the Catholic Church. The lessons could not be clearer: listen to the promptings of the Spirit while having faith that God is already at work in the lives of those we will meet in desert places, walk alongside these individuals at their pace and listen to them, pose a question to them, enter their chariot, converse with them, and teach them. And, once they are ready, bring them into the Church. 

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Fr. Ben Daghir is a priest for the Diocese of Erie. He is a graduate of Elk County Catholic High School in Saint Marys, Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, and St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore, Maryland. He considers writing one of his favorite hobbies.

President Donald Trump's rally in New Hampshire | FULL SPEECH
 

Oh, by the way ...

Transgender is right in your FACE!!

Brittany Griner is a male who couldn't play in the REAL NBA because not good enough but pretends to be a woman to play in the WNBA even though he/she is married to a woman...not a male. 

OUR U.S. government is functioning as the “middleman” in a massive child trafficking operation ...

Sailing — Christopher Cross [LIVE @ SiriusXM] | Small Stage Series

DuBois Village Personal Care is hosting a Birthday Card Shower for Betty Cochrane, who is turning 100 years young on May 8th. Please see the information below for details. Thanks in advance for helping us celebrate this special day with Betty!

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Who's in the News?

▫️NY pols kept Dem aide on staff for months despite claims he was videoed soliciting a teen
A legislative aide in Westchester County, New York, was fired months after a sting operation allegedly found he was texting lewd messages to who he thought was a 14-year-old girl and then driving to New Jersey to reportedly meet her. Anand Singh, 33, who worked as a legislative aide for the Westchester County Board of Legislators, was fired April 13, months after some lawmakers in the county were tipped off in December that Singh allegedly tried to solicit a 14-year-old girl, the New York Post reported.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ny-pols-kept-dem-aide-staff-months-despite-claims-he-was-videoed-soliciting-teen        (VIDEO) 

▫️Four Columbus men arrested on child solicitation charges in Brown, Johnson counties
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Four Columbus men have been arrested on child solicitation charges in recent law enforcement operations in Brown and Johnson counties. Three men were arrested in Brown County as a result of an operation announced on April 14 that produced eight arrests, according to the Brown County Sheriff’s Department.
https://www.therepublic.com/2023/04/24/four-columbus-men-arrested-on-child-solicitation-charges-in-brown-johnson-counties/ 

▫️Forsyth County elementary school teacher arrested on child porn, sexual exploitation charges
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies arrested a Forsyth County elementary school teacher accused of child porn possession and sexual exploitation of children. On April 14, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said it received a tip from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children connecting teacher James Andrew “Drew” Cecil of Cumming to several charges. Detectives obtained nine warrants for possession of child pornography and one warrant for sexual exploitation of children. They arrested Cecil on Friday.
» https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/forsyth-county-elementary-school-teacher-arrested-sexual-exploitation-charges-deputies-say/A4PVJTPZUFG4DN2WMKB57RTR2A/
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/forsyth-county-elementary-school-teacher-115204426.html 

▫️Prince William County middle school teacher arrested for sexual assault of student
Tavon D'Andre Town, 31, has been arrested for sexually assaulting a student under the age of 15, according to police.
https://www.fox5dc.com/news/prince-william-county-teacher-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-student-under-15-police 

▫️Somerville man arrested, accused of sexual abuse of five children
SOMERVILLE, Texas - A Somerville man was charged with five counts of child sexual abuse crimes after he was detained by Border Control. When officers investigated, they discovered there were a total of five children 10 or younger who had been allegedly abused. Five felony warrants were obtained for 37-year-old Dallas Bryan Perry-Patrick, of Somerville, for two counts of indecency with a child sexual contact and three counts of continuous sexual abuse of a young child.
» https://www.kbtx.com/2023/04/24/somerville-man-charged-with-5-counts-child-sex-crimes/
»  https://www.kagstv.com/article/news/crime/somerville-man-arrested-accused-of-sexual-abuse-of-five-children-april-24-2023/499-66fed9cd-6d5f-4d18-9021-22d33de4fd7f
»

▫️Chapel Hill police arrest man for kidnapping 5-year-old
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — A man was charged with kidnapping five-year-old Arielle Williams after an AMBER Alert was issued. Officers said she was found safe by Lillington police in Harnett County. They arrested Dustin Taylor Oakley, 28, of Raleigh. Oakley was charged with first degree kidnapping, felony larceny, misdemeanor larceny, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and felony possession of stolen goods.
https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/orange-county-news/chapel-hill-police-arrest-man-for-kidnapping-5-year-old-police-say/ 

▫️Hearing continued again for Alexandria psychiatric nurse accused of human trafficking
A hearing in the case of an Alexandria psychiatric nurse accused of human trafficking and other charges was continued again last week. Mark Damian deClouet Jr. was arrested by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office on Feb. 2, 2022, and officials from Rapides and Grant parishes held a news conference to announce that and ask for potential victims to come forward.
https://www.thetowntalk.com/story/news/2023/04/24/september-hearing-set-for-alexandria-man-facing-trafficking-drug-charges/70147263007/        (VIDEO)
» https://news.yahoo.com/hearing-continued-again-alexandria-psychiatric-203828875.html 

▫️Task force in Kane County working to combat child pornography, online exploitation of children
Since August 2022, the Child Exploitation Unit has investigated 187 tips, created 55 criminal case investigations, served 91 search warrants, identified approximately 40 victims and arrested nine adult offenders, officials said.
https://news.yahoo.com/task-force-kane-county-working-231700328.html 

▫️Two men sentenced in Palm Beach County human trafficking operation
WEST PALM BEACH — Two men accused of forcing women to work as prostitutes in a Palm Beach County human trafficking ring had their cases resolved this month with separate plea agreements. Floyd "Fish Grease" Lopez, 39, received a sentence of 15 years in prison on April 13 after he pleaded guilty to five counts of human trafficking in addition to charges of false imprisonment and aggravated battery. On April 18, co-defendant Demertius Wells, 37, who agreed to cooperate with the state's prosecution of Lopez, received a five-year sentence after he pleaded guilty before Suskauer to five counts of human trafficking and one count each of sexual battery and deriving proceeds from prostitution.
» https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2023/04/25/two-men-sentenced-in-palm-beach-county-human-trafficking-operation/70135971007/
» https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-men-trafficked-women-sex-090550019.html 

▫️Thai woman sentenced role in international sex trafficking ring
Sumalee Intarathong, 62, was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Donovan Frank in St. Paul to time served since her arrest in 2016 and $500,000 in restitution to the victims. She also agreed to be removed from the U.S. to Belgium or Thailand and will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out the court’s order.
https://news.yahoo.com/thai-woman-sentenced-role-international-223000062.html 

▫️Illinois man sentenced to 75 years for sextortion of minors after HSI Chicago investigation
BENTON, Ill. — A U.S. District Court judge sentenced an Illinois man to 75 years in federal prison on April 17. A jury found him guilty of conducting a sextortion scheme on a popular social media platform with multiple victims ranging in ages from 11 to 17 years old. The conviction follows a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Springfield investigation. The jury convicted Michael A. Ferris, 44, of Mill Shoals, of 25 felony counts of extortion, cyberstalking, and production, distribution and possession of child pornography in November 2022.
https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/illinois-man-sentenced-75-years-sextortion-minors-after-hsi-chicago-investigation

Carole King - So Far Away (BBC In Concert, February 10, 1971)

We were concerned because we didn't see Mom feeding the eaglet and since the male didn't fly in with something to eat we weren't sure if there was anything in the nest to eat. But in this picture you can see Mom is picking morsels off a good size fish in the nest. >> Tom Dorsey