A soccer coach has been charged with murder after the body of a missing 13-year-old boy was discovered, a development that has understandably ignited widespread outrage and grief. The sheer horror of the situation is amplified by the fact that the coach was reportedly under investigation for a sex act with a minor just months prior to the boy’s disappearance. This raises serious questions about the systems in place to protect children, particularly within youth sports organizations. How could a man under such suspicion remain in a position of trust, interacting daily with vulnerable children? The failure to remove him from his coaching position prior to this tragedy is a glaring oversight that demands a thorough review of existing protocols and procedures.… Continue reading
Former North Dakota Senator Ray Holmberg’s sentencing to 10 years in prison for a sex crime underscores the gravity of his actions and the far-reaching consequences of his abuse of power. The 81-year-old Holmberg, a Republican who served for 45 years, admitted to traveling to Prague fourteen times between 2011 and 2021 to engage in sexual acts with underage boys. His admission, made in court, painted a disturbing picture of predatory behavior facilitated by his position of influence.
The judge, in handing down a sentence exceeding federal guidelines, described Holmberg’s actions as “egregious and despicable,” highlighting the severe and lasting harm inflicted on the victims.… Continue reading
State Senator Justin Eichorn, known for his anti-trans legislation and a bill labeling Trump criticism a mental illness, was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor. He faces felony charges for soliciting a minor under 18 for prostitution after communicating with undercover law enforcement officers. Following the arrest, both the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus and the Republican Party of Minnesota called for his resignation, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the need for public accountability. Democratic leaders echoed these calls, emphasizing the danger posed by Eichorn and the need for his immediate removal from office.
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Robert Morris, a Dallas-area pastor with significant ties to the Republican Party and President Trump, has been indicted in Oklahoma on five counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child, stemming from alleged abuse in the 1980s. The indictment follows allegations by Cindy Clemishire, who claims Morris abused her beginning when she was twelve years old. Morris, who resigned from his megachurch pastorship last year amid sexual abuse allegations, faces a court trial and is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This is the sixth instance of a Texas megachurch pastor resigning due to sexual assault or misconduct claims since 2024.
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A Texas grand jury indicted Robert Morris, former spiritual advisor to President Trump and founder of Gateway Church, on five felony counts of lewd acts with a child. The charges stem from incidents beginning in 1982 when the victim was 12 years old and allegedly continued until she was 14. Morris, who resigned from his pastoral role after admitting to “inappropriate sexual behavior,” faces up to 100 years imprisonment if convicted. The indictment follows a multicounty grand jury investigation and the victim’s public testimony detailing the abuse.
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The arrest of a far-right activist for child molestation is a stark and unsettling reminder of the hypocrisy often found within those who loudly condemn such behavior in others. This individual, a prominent voice railing against drag queens and accusing them of “grooming” children, was himself apprehended on charges of child sex abuse. The irony is striking, and unfortunately, not entirely surprising.
The ease with which this activist, and others like him, leveled accusations of child endangerment against an entire community only to be found guilty of the very crimes he condemned highlights a disturbing pattern. It speaks volumes about the dangers of unchecked rhetoric and the projection of personal failings onto others.… Continue reading
Matthew Inman, 39, Orange County Democratic Party Treasurer and Rainbow Democrats president, has been arrested and charged with transportation of child sex abuse material. Authorities allege Inman possessed CSAM videos on his phone and attempted to delete them upon FBI arrival with a warrant. He allegedly engaged in online conversations expressing interest in sexually assaulting a fictional 9-year-old boy. If convicted, Inman faces five to twenty years in federal prison, and both the Orange County Democratic Party and the Rainbow Democrats have suspended him.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Darrin Bell was arrested and charged with possessing 134 videos of child sex abuse material, stemming from a tip received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This arrest marks the first under a new California law addressing AI-generated child sexual abuse material. Bell is currently being held on $1 million bail and is scheduled for a court appearance. The investigation was conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.
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A congressional ethics investigation found that former Representative Matt Gaetz violated numerous state laws, including engaging in sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old and paying other women for sex. The investigation also revealed Gaetz’s use and purchase of illegal drugs from his Capitol Hill office. These actions prompted Gaetz’s resignation from Congress earlier this year, followed by his withdrawal of his nomination for Attorney General.
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