Robert Shepard, a 50-year-old man from Hamilton County, Ohio, was arrested following a search warrant executed by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators found numerous videos and photos depicting child sexual abuse, described by the prosecutor as some of the most disturbing content encountered. Shepard is suspected of acting upon these urges, with two investigations underway involving local child victims. Initially set at $350,000, Shepard’s bond was raised to $1.9 million by a Hamilton County judge, and Prosecutor Connie Pillich has warned of the possibility of additional victims and urged the public to contact authorities if they recognize Shepard.
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Virginia authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Travis Turner, the missing head coach of Union High School’s undefeated football team, on charges related to child pornography and solicitation of a minor. Turner is wanted on five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor and is now considered a fugitive. The coach went missing last Thursday as his team prepared for a playoff game, but the team has advanced to the regional final under an interim coach. The investigation is ongoing, and the school division is cooperating with law enforcement while the family requests privacy.
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According to the Justice Department, two North Texas men, Gavin Weisenburg and Tanner Thomas, have been indicted for plotting a violent coup on the Haitian island of Gonave. The plan involved murdering all the men, enslaving the women and children, and taking military control of the island. Both men are charged with conspiracy to kill or kidnap persons in a foreign country and producing child pornography. They prepared for the attack by seeking military training, studying Haitian Creole, researching weapons, and planning to transport firearms and explosives by sailboat.
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Two Texas men, Gavin Rivers Weisenburg and Tanner Christopher Thomas, have been charged by the Department of Justice with plotting a coup d’état on the island of Gonâve, Haiti, with the intent of sexual assault and enslavement. The men allegedly planned to kill all the island’s men and exploit the women and children, recruiting individuals and acquiring military skills and resources to execute the invasion, which began in August 2024. Thomas joined the Air Force, and the men sought to procure a boat, weapons, and ammunition. The charges include conspiracy to murder, maim, or kidnap in a foreign country, and producing child pornography, with potential sentences of life in prison.
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A 13-year-old student in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, was expelled after hitting a classmate who allegedly created and shared a deepfake pornographic image of her. The family’s lawyers plan to file a federal lawsuit against the school district, citing the school’s failure to address the bullying and the disproportionate punishment. While the school board allowed the student to return on probation, the expulsion remains on her record. Law enforcement is also investigating, with one student charged with multiple counts related to the AI-generated images, but the victim will not be charged.
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Anthony Lennon, an Oklahoma sex offender who had been on the run for 13 years, was arrested in New York after allegedly faking his own abduction in 2012 to avoid a second criminal case. Lennon, who was on Oklahoma’s “Ten Most Wanted” list, was initially convicted in 2008 on child pornography charges. Authorities discovered Lennon had been living under an alias, “Justin Phillips,” and was enrolled in a New York college. Following his arrest, it was revealed that Lennon had also failed to register as a sex offender.
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As part of a government initiative to combat violence against women and girls, online pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation will be outlawed. This decision follows a review highlighting the normalization of choking in mainstream porn and its potential impact on young people. Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill will criminalize both possessing and publishing such content, with online platforms mandated to detect and remove it. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) emphasized that this move elevates choking in pornography to a “priority offence” under the Online Safety Act, akin to child sexual abuse material and terrorism content.
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New amendments to the Crime and Policing bill will criminalize pornography featuring strangulation or suffocation, requiring tech platforms to prevent UK users from accessing such content. This follows recommendations from a government review highlighting the normalization of strangulation and its associated dangers, including potential brain damage. Simultaneously, the time limit for prosecuting victims of intimate image abuse will be extended from six months to three years. Platforms failing to comply with the ban on choking content will face significant fines, emphasizing the government’s commitment to combating online misogyny and the harmful effects of violent pornography.
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French consumer protection authorities have reported Shein to authorities for allegedly selling childlike sex dolls on its website. The DGCCRF cited the online descriptions and categorization of the dolls as potentially constituting child pornography. In response, Shein removed the products and initiated an investigation into how the listings bypassed its screening measures. The company is also reviewing its marketplace to remove any similar items sold by third-party vendors.
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Jon Paul Sheptock, a Christian musician known for being born without arms, has been arrested and charged with possessing and producing child pornography. The 49-year-old served as a worship minister at a Texas church and was apprehended after initially evading arrest. Allegations include accusations from an alleged victim who claims Sheptock requested explicit images and shared inappropriate content. The First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed his arrest and stated he had been removed from all responsibilities, emphasizing their cooperation with law enforcement and commitment to protecting children.
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