Zachary Williams, 37, of New York, was sentenced to life imprisonment for preying on a 13-year-old New Jersey girl. He initiated contact online, deceiving her about his age and coercing her into sending nude photos, which he then used to manipulate her into a meeting where he engaged in sexual intercourse. Following his arrest in a sting operation, investigators discovered additional child pornography on his phone, leading to further charges. Williams’s conviction includes charges related to interstate travel for illicit sexual conduct, child pornography production and possession, and coercion and enticement of a minor.
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Federal agents, alongside the NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau, executed search warrants at multiple locations, including the home of former NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey, as part of a joint investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and extortion. Maddrey, who resigned after being accused of demanding sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for overtime opportunities, denies any wrongdoing, claiming a consensual relationship. These actions follow similar investigations into other high-ranking NYPD officials and are part of a broader inquiry into alleged misconduct within the department. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is also involved in investigating these serious allegations.
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Criminals are increasingly leveraging AI’s accessibility for malicious purposes, including sophisticated fraud schemes like deepfake heists costing millions. A significant portion of this criminal AI activity involves the creation and distribution of child sexual abuse material, numbering in the thousands of images. Furthermore, AI facilitates sextortion and enhances hacking capabilities by identifying software vulnerabilities. Law enforcement agencies must urgently adapt to these evolving threats to prevent a dramatic rise in AI-enabled crime in the coming years.
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It breaks my heart to hear about the tragic story of Jordan, the Michigan teen who took his own life after falling victim to ‘sextortion’ by the Ogoshi brothers. His mother’s mission to share his story in hopes of saving another child’s life resonates deeply with me. As a parent, I can’t imagine the pain and grief she must be going through, and my heart goes out to her.
The fact that more than 3,000 minors have been victimized in similar cases in the past year, most of them boys, highlights the urgent need for awareness and action against online sexual exploitation.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker