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Florida Man Faces 30 Counts of Child Porn Possession

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Looking at pornography is acceptable (although maybe frowned upon) when the nude images are of consenting adults. However, when the images are of minors, the law comes in with an effort to protect these victims. A Florida man was recently arrested for possessing child porn images, also known as child sex abuse material. The… Read More »

Florida Gators Coach Accused of Cyberstalking, Other Crimes

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Stalking may seem like an old school type of crime, but it still happens nowadays in the form of cyberstalking. Cyberstalking does not require you to be in close physical contact with a person. You can stalk a person online through the comfort of a computer, tablet, or even your mobile phone. The basketball… Read More »

State Employee Arrested for Child Porn

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Possession of child pornography is a common crime in Florida. But just because it’s a popular crime doesn’t make it right. People from all walks of life engage in this crime — even state employees. A Florida man was recently arrested for child porn charges. The man was booked into the Palm Beach County… Read More »

School Psychologist Arrested for Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

School employees are in a position to help children, not hurt them. Unfortunately, some people take advantage of their authority in order to engage in sexual crimes against children. Case in point: a South Florida school psychologist. The 62-year-old man, who worked with children with special needs, was recently arrested on child pornography charges…. Read More »

“Santa Claus” Faces Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

When it comes to child pornography charges, anyone can be accused. It could be the person you’d least expect. It could even be Santa Claus. A Florida man known as Santa Claus has pleaded guilty to child porn charges. The 80-year-old man from St. Cloud recently appeared in federal court. He pled guilty to… Read More »

2 Men Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Human trafficking is a major problem in Florida. To combat it, law enforcement officials often engage in sting operations to catch offenders and put them behind bars. A recent two-day sting in Broward County was enacted with the goal of identifying and arresting human traffickers and assisting their victims. The sting, known as “Operation… Read More »

Substitute Teacher Arrested on Child Porn Charges

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Parents trust that teachers will do their best to protect their children while at school. And most do. However, some engage in questionable activities such as looking at sexually explicit images of children. A substitute teacher from Miami-Dade County was recently arrested on child pornography charges. Homestead Police had investigated the man for almost… Read More »

Man Uses AI Chatbots to Cyberstalk Woman

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Stalking has evolved in the past few decades. People can now effortlessly stalk a person without even leaving their home. They can use computers, phones, and other technology (such as AirTags) to locate a person and follow them. This is called cyberstalking and it is illegal. Still, many people engage in it. Some do… Read More »

Man Facing 50+ Counts of Child Porn Crimes

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Many people take advantage of children in sexual ways. This is illegal, but it happens often. In fact, a Florida man is facing 51 counts of child porn possession and distribution. The 39-year-old man was arrested after an investigation showed he had secretly recorded a child taking a shower and then shared it on… Read More »

Florida Pastor Charged With Child Porn, Sexual Abuse

By Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit |

Not many people think of their pastors as immoral people, but the truth is that many of those who work for churches commit crimes. Many of these crimes involve theft and fraud, but a large number also involve something way worse: sexual crimes involve young children. A Florida pastor was recently arrested and charged… Read More »

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