There was a time, before everything and anything became available online, when purchasing a copy of the Anarchist Cookbook would get you put on an FBI list. Why? Because while many people who bought and read it, did so for curiosity’s sake, there were those who actually learned something.. and put that information to […]
Whatever Happened To That Guy Luring ‘Sexual Predators’ Online?
Just over a year ago we shared a story with you about a Michigan civilian was going online and posing as teen girls in order to “lure sexual predators” into meeting. Obviously he was hoping to meet men wanting sex with a minor. He then videotaped the encounter and turned all of the evidence […]
YouTube Music Star Arrested For Child Pornography
Everyone wants their 15 minutes of fame. Until they don’t. This is never more true than when someone has worked hard to make a name for themselves in the public eye, only to have that celebrity status blow up in their face when they’re caught doing something illegal and gross. In the case of […]
Supreme Court Protects First Amendment Right for Sex Offenders
One of the greatest debates surrounding the issue of sex offenders in Michigan is where the future protection of possible victims stops, and where the violation of Constitutional rights begins. As it is, Michigan is already in the crosshairs when it comes to our sex offender registry. Michigan has more than 42,700 people on […]
Lawmaker’s Can’t Intervene in MSU Handling of Nassar Sex Crime Case
The Larry Nassar case has made headlines in every state across the nation, and even in other countries. In part, this is because of the number of alleged victims involved. However, the primary reason is likely because of Nassar’s status as a nationally renowned sports doctor from Michigan State University, and the team physician […]
Largest Sex Trafficking Ring in US History Busted in Minnesota
Ask any law enforcement officer and they’ll tell you – some of the hardest cases to crack are the sex trafficking ones. Whether it’s because the victims, who are usually women, have been threatened with deportation or physical violence, or have been fed a steady diet of drugs that they are now addicted to, […]
Trial Begins For Bill Cosby, Accused of Multiple Sex Crimes
The trial has finally begun for Bill Cosby, the man whom America fell in love with during his comedy heydays in the 80s and 90s. But those days are gone. Cosby (“The Coz”) is now a deeply controversial figure, who has been embroiled in what seems like an endless sexual assault scandal involving many […]
Online Sex Crimes in Michigan: What You Need To Know (Part 2)
Welcome back. In our previous, introductory article about online sex crimes in Michigan, we explained how a sex crime and an online crime can be one-and-the-same. We also looked at the most common form of cyber sex crime that’s prosecuted here in Michigan: child pornography. Moving on, we are going to discuss the other […]
Online Sex Crimes in Michigan: What You Need To Know (Part 1)
Computer crimes is a blanket term that covers a wide array of crimes. Everything from hacking and fraud, to identity theft and even cyber-bullying are all online activities that can result in some form of criminal charge. But the type of online crime we would like to cover with you today is sex crimes […]
Sexual Assault Preliminary Hearing For Dr. Larry Nassar: An Update
The case against Dr. Larry Nassar has been making nationwide headlines for months now. Dr. Nassar, an osteopathic physician specializing in sports medicine, was a faculty member at Michigan State University and the team physician for USA Gymnastics. However, in recent months, he has come under increasing fire regarding his alleged sexual assault of […]
