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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
West Haven man charged for sending and receiving CSAM through social media, documents say
Report child sexual abuse material to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. WEST HAVEN, Utah () — A West Haven man is facing felony charges for sending and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a social media platform. It took investigators almost a year to track him down and charge him. Andres Rafael Diaz, 36, has been charged with 11 felony charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, with one of those charges having the 'aggravated' enhancement, making it a first-degree felony instead of second-degree. He is also charged with 10 misdemeanor charges of unlawful distribution of an intimate image. Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say On June 28, 2024, a social media company sent a CyberTipline about an account that was uploading and distributing CSAM to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They forwarded the tip to the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force after identifying an IP address in Utah, documents say. Since last year, several search warrants and court orders have finally led investigators to connect the account to Diaz. According to the charges, during the investigation, they received more tip lines on the same suspect, which were also confirmed to be Diaz. On June 4, 2025, ICAC executed a search warrant at Diaz's residence and made contact with him. Documents say that he admitted to owning the accounts and sending and receiving CSAM on the social media platform. He told investigators he was 'unsure how many files of CSAM he sent to other users, but that it was a lot.' Out-of-state professor accused of 20 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor in Box Elder County Through social media, Diaz allegedly had graphic sexual conversations about underage children — including some that he knew in person — with other users. In these conversations, he also sometimes shared photos of an intimate partner, who told police they did not consent to those photos being sent to people other than Diaz. Diaz was booked into the Weber County Jail and is currently being held without bail. His initial appearance is set for Monday, June 6. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Russia launches air strikes against Ukraine Lawmakers push forward with budget bill West Haven man charged for sending and receiving CSAM through social media, documents say 17-year-old in serious condition after two-car crash Proud Boys leaders sue DOJ over Jan. 6 prosecutions Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
CBI Arrests Physically Challenged Man From Hisar For Raping Minors, Uploading Videos Online
Last Updated: Sources state Somnath raped minors, recorded the acts on video, and used these to blackmail them. He then uploaded the videos to his email ID and posted them on porn sites The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended a differently-abled man in Haryana's Hisar district on charges of rape and sexual exploitation of minor girls. According to the CBI, the accused, identified as Somnath (40), is a resident of Garhi Azima in Hisar district. His parents died nearly 30 years ago. He is a graduate and used to run a Common Service Center (CSC) in the village. The accused was also reportedly involved in searching for child exploitation material on the Internet, which brought him under the radar. According to the CBI, the accused had a habit of collecting such material, creating videos and photos himself, sharing them with others, and uploading them online. The CBI registered a case against the accused on May 29. On Tuesday, a six-member CBI team arrested Somnath from his village following a search of his residence. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said it used Interpol's International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) database and Cyber Tipline reports generated by Google and submitted to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) to trace the content and identify both the victims and the accused. Before the CBI traced the material and uncovered the role of the accused, no victim or their family had approached the police with a complaint. A CBI spokesperson stated that electronic devices containing objectionable material were seized from his residence during the search operation. The recovered content helped identify several child victims who were raped and sexually abused over the past few years and were exploited for pornographic purposes through threats and coercion. Sources reported that Somnath allegedly lured children to his shop by offering food items at the CSC. He enticed young girls with toffees and chocolates and then engaged in inappropriate behavior with them. According to the sources, Somnath raped the victims and recorded these incidents on video. He subsequently used these recordings to blackmail and further exploit them. Eventually, he uploaded these videos to his email account and posted them on pornographic websites. According to villagers, Somnath has been physically challenged since birth, with both legs affected. He has two sisters who lived in an orphanage and were married after reaching adulthood. The accused was known for his friendly behavior in the village, so no one ever suspected him. Somnath's cousin, Virendra, said that he lived alone at home after losing his parents at a young age. According to Virendra, Somnath generally behaved well but would avoid talking to anyone when his mood was off. A few days ago, he had an altercation with a woman over some issue, which had even reached the police station. However, the matter was resolved with mutual apology. Virendra also mentioned that Somnath lost the use of both his legs due to polio when he was four or five years old. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Charleston man accused of distributing child sex abuse material
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A Charleston County man was arrested last week on four charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the distribution of child sexual abuse material. Thomas Parr Flood, 34, of Charleston, was arrested May 20 on four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, second degree. If he's found guilty, Flood faces up to 10 years in prison on each count. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
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Kanab sex offender charged with 50 felonies for sexual exploitation of a minor
Report child sexual assault material to law enforcement by contacting the ICAC Tip Line at (801) 281-1211 or your local law enforcement agency. KANAB, Utah () — A registered sex offender in Kanab has been arrested after a cyber tip revealed he possessed Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM). Law enforcement says that he poses a risk to minors in the community due to what was found at his home. Tyi Kay McKinlay, 43, has been charged with 50 felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one misdemeanor count of possession of a child sex doll. He was previously convicted of sexual abuse of a child in 2004 and was placed on the sex offender registry. According to documents, on May 1, an officer with the Kane County Sheriff's Office received a case assignment from the Utah Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. A CyberTipline report from Google reported that more than 100 files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were associated with a Gmail account. Sex offender arrested for attempting to meet child in Lehi, documents say On May 12, the officer received another case assignment, this time with 1,668 files of CSAM associated with the Gmail account. The name on the account was McKinlay's, and the date of birth matched his. An IP geolocation also matched McKinlay. The officer confirmed that at least 50 files of CSAM were on McKinlay's cell phone. On May 28, a search warrant for McKinlay's vehicle, person, and house in Kanab revealed he had several disturbing possessions. According to the officer, McKinlay had photos of local, underage females and a jar containing a female child's underwear. He was also in possession of a doll depicting an underage female child. McKinlay was booked into the Kane County Jail and is currently being held without bail due to the risk officers believe he poses to the community. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. SLCPD arrest man for nearly hitting officers with vehicle while fleeing traffic stop Utah unveils new housing dashboard in effort to hit 'moonshot' goal of building 35,000 starter homes DOJ cutting American Bar Association access to judicial nominees Kanab sex offender charged with 50 felonies for sexual exploitation of a minor Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: The EV Revolutionizer Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
28-05-2025
- New York Post
Girls groomed online as teens reveal shocking tactics used
It couldn't have been more obvious that Jessica Walker was a vulnerable 13-year-old. The anorexic teen was a religious follower of the unfathomably thin YouTuber Eugenia Cooney and regularly posted on Discord servers dedicated to her fandom. That's where the Strasburg, Virginia, teen was contacted by a 29-year-old man, who she now realizes worked out her vulnerabilities and set out to sexually groom her. Advertisement 'When we first started talking, he was totally normal, and we were just friends. I would tell him about my life and some secrets,' Walker, now a 21-year-old senior at Kutztown University, told The Post. 10 Jessica Walker, pictured at 14, was the target of internet groomers. Courtesy of Jessica Walker 10 Walker was contacted on forums dedicated to Eugenia Cooney's fandom. Tiktok / eugeniaxxcooney Advertisement But gradually, things took a dark turn: 'He would just slowly switch topics to talk about sex, and at first what I thought were innocent jokes.' When she was fourteen, they started sharing explicit photos and messages. 'By that time I felt trapped … By the time you feel endangered by a groomer, you feel like they already have too much on you,' Walker said. The predator threatened to show up at her home if she ever went to the police so, out of fear, she kept her mouth shut and was kept up at night, terrorized by a stranger her parents had no idea even existed. 'I was too ashamed to tell my parents about it,' Walker said. 'Groomers just prey on that shame and lack of knowledge, and they make the children feel like it's their fault that adults are attracted to them.' Advertisement 10 Now 21, Jessica Walker realizes she was groomed when she was a young teen. Courtesy of Jessica Walker After a year of torment, she finally built up the courage to block her abuser, but the memory of the manipulation still haunts her. 'They're nicer than people in school or your parental figures, but then they end up taking a position of power … and then they start very slowly making it all sexual.' Grooming — the process by which a predator gradually builds a relationship with a minor in order to sexually manipulate them — is becoming ever more common as people use the internet from an ever younger age. Advertisement The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline experienced a 300% increase in tips about online enticement from 44,155 to 186,819 between 2021 and 2023. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom recorded 6,350 Sexual Communication with a Child offences in 2023, a number which has increased 82% from five years ago. 10 Predators began contacting Kayla Bryant when she started her YouTube channel in 8th grade. Courtesy of Kayla Walker Michael Aterburn worked as a detective investigating internet crimes against children in Jefferson County, Kentucky, from 2008 to 2014. He encountered a new case of internet grooming at least once a week. The perpetrators were always men, ranging from teenagers to senior citizens, but typically between twenty and forty years of age. 'Most of the time the child is at risk to begin with, and they have some kind of need to be filled, and now somebody is telling them all the things that they want to hear: 'You're smart, you're pretty,'' Aterburn told The Post. 10 Kayla Bryant said her groomers normalized sexual abuse for her. Most often, he says teens will be contacted on social media or through video games like Roblox, then the predator will move the child over to a private messaging app, like Kik, WhatsApp, or Signal. Advertisement Kayla Bryant was lured into sexual relationships with men in their 20s after they found her on YouTube, also when she was 13. Bryant started making videos in 8th grade and sometimes talked about struggling with her home life in them. 'Older people would [reach out online and] say that they wanted to provide that security for me, and so I would pursue it,' Bryant, now a 22-year-old college senior from Cincinnati, Ohio, told The Post. '[That led to] extreme codependency issues.' By age 14, she started to meet up with men a decade older than her, who claimed to offer shelter from her turbulent home situation. 'It would be real adult men … I would stay at their houses, be treated with gifts, but then the sexual abuse became regular to where it no longer [seemed like] abuse but something that I was used to.' Advertisement Often, Aterburn would be deployed on the internet to pose as a 13-year-old girl to entrap pedophiles and get them off the streets. 10 Michael Arterburn was a detective investigating internet crimes against children for eight years. Courtesy of Michael Arterburn 'The prosecutors wanted me to get the guys to physically meet so they can rule out whether this was an online fantasy, but I've only had a handful that didn't want to meet,' he recalled. 'I've had the perpetrators show up with handcuffs and rope and tape and Valium and sex toys.' Aterburn says grooming red flags parents should look out for include gifts in the mail or a child who is hesitant to hand over their phone: 'If they turn off their game or they minimize their window on the computer when you walk in the room, that's a huge red flag.' Advertisement He also recommends parents use the parental control platform Bark to monitor cell phone activity and ban electronics behind closed doors. 'Never punish your child if they come forward and tell you about something, because if you take that electronic [device] away, which is almost every parent's knee jerk reaction, all you've taught them is not to come to you,' Aterburn advised. Alicia Kozak, another grooming victim and anti-exploitation advocate agrees: 'What is probably most important is that your child knows they can come to you with absolutely anything at all, and that you'll remain calm and you'll solve the problem together.' 10 Alicia Kozak was the first known abductee from online grooming back in 2002. Courtesy of Alicia Kozak Advertisement Kozak was thirteen when she became the first known victim of internet child abduction in 2002, when a 38-year-old man coaxed her from a Yahoo chat room into his car and ultimately held her captive and sexually abused her on livestream for four days before being busted by authorities. Kozak, now 37 and author of 'The Internet Safety Guidebook: Protecting Kids in the Digital Age,' often speaks about her experience, and says without fail she has young women approach her after every talk to say they've been groomed online. 'People say, 'Well, my kid's a good kid. My kid doesn't do those things. My kid isn't curious.' But anybody can be a victim, including the kid that you think is the most well behaved and trustworthy,' she said. Naomi, a now 22-year-old nurse from Wales, UK, was contacted by a 26-year-old predator on Snapchat when she was 15. 10 Alicia Kozak was just 13 when a predator contacted her on a Yahoo chat room. Courtesy of Alicia Kozak 10 Kozak was missing and sexually abused for days before being rescued by police. Courtesy Alicia Kozak 'It seemed quite normal at that age for someone to just add you, and you'd add them back,' she said. Naomi, who asked to withhold her last name out of fear of retribution, says her predator keyed in on her turbulent relationship with her parents, who alienated her after she rejected their Jehovah's Witness faith. 'I was just searching anywhere else I could find a close adult connection, and when he came along, it was like two pieces of a puzzle that fit together,' she recalled. Several months into talking, he proposed she run away with him — and booked a hotel and a train. However, after a week, money ran out and her predator, who claimed to be a lawyer, took Naomi to live on the streets with him. 10 Incidents of grooming have shot up thanks to the internet and the pandemic. Ellionn – 'It turned violent quite quickly, but at that point I was so engrossed, and I just thought that was my only opportunity to have a different life than what I had before,' Naomi, who recalled having a knife held to her neck during sex, said. Three weeks in, the cops discovered them on the street and threw the man in jail for child abduction. Though she says her decision to run away was 'extreme,' she warns grooming is not and she knows many people who were groomed to some extent online. 'There were a lot of other girls at school who were groomed at some point, whether it was being talked into sending nude pictures or having flirty conversations online with people they don't know. It was so normalized,' Naomi recalled.
