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Scotsman
06-08-2025
- Scotsman
East Lothian man sent 'disgusting' sexual messages to decoys thinking they were schoolgirls
A child sex offender who sent disgusting sexual messages to social media accounts he believed belonged to two schoolgirls has been slammed by a sheriff for his 'shameful and disgusting conduct'. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Daniel Schlegel made contact with the online profiles of the 14-year-old children named Imogen and Billy-Jo and sent them sick comments and asked for naked pictures. But the 49-year-old project manager was in fact speaking to adult decoys from the paedo hunter group Elite and was snared when members turned up at his home to confront him in 2023. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told this was the second similar offence committed by Schlegel after he was convicted of sending sick messages to children in his native Germany in 2020. Prosecutor Xander van der Scheer told the court the Elite hunter group are based in England and adult decoys had set up two online profiles pretending to be schoolgirls in a bid to catch online predators. Daniel Schlegel outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court | Alexander Lawrie The fiscal said Schlegel, from Musselburgh, East Lothian, made contact with the first account in the name of Imogen and was quickly told she was just 14 in August 2023. The court was told the pervert then sent numerous sexual messages to the 'child' including telling her he would 'love to see you in the shower'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He also said the youngster was 'sexy' and talked about shaving her. Mr van der Scheer said one message sent by Schlegel stated: 'I lie in bed and fantasise about undressing you.' The court heard he then made contact with a second online profile in the name of 14-year-old Billy-Jo that was also being operated by an adult decoy the following month. Schlegel asked the 'schoolgirl' if he could video call her and asked her to send him naked pictures of herself. The hunter group passed on the details of the offender to the Scottish organisation Improved Maximum Exposure and members attended at his home to confront him of his online activities on September 8, 2023. The court was told the hunter group were forced to grapple with and detain Schlegel after he attempted to run past them in a bid to escape. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Police were subsequently contacted and the predator was arrested and charged. He appeared at the capital's sheriff court on Tuesday where he pleaded guilty to attempting to communicate indecently with both 'children' between August 26 and September 8, 2023. Sheriff Douglas Keir said: 'I have heard the narrative from the Crown, which is clearly a chapter of quite disgusting and shameful conduct on your behalf. 'I note you have a conviction from Germany of similar behaviour from 2020 and I will, before sentence, allow you bail at this time. Albeit, clearly all sentencing options are open to this court.' Schlegel was placed on the sex offenders register and sentence was deferred for the preparation of criminal justice social work reports to next month.
Edinburgh Live
05-08-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Shamed East Lothian man sent '14-year-old schoolgirls' disgusting messages
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An East Lothian child sex offender who sent disgusting sexual messages to social media accounts he believed belonged to two schoolgirls has been slammed by a sheriff for his 'shameful and disgusting conduct'. Daniel Schlegel made contact with the online profiles of the 14-year-old children named Imogen and Billy-Jo and sent them sick comments and asked for naked pictures. But the 49-year-old project manager was in fact speaking to adult decoys from the paedo hunter group Elite and was snared when members turned up at his home to confront him in 2023. Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told this was the second similar offence committed by Schlegel after he was convicted of sending sick messages to children in his native Germany in 2020. Prosecutor Xander van der Scheer told the court the Elite hunter group are based in England and adult decoys had set up two online profiles pretending to be schoolgirls in a bid to catch online predators. The fiscal said Schlegel, from Musselburgh, East Lothian, made contact with the first account in the name of Imogen and was quickly told she was just 14 in August 2023. The court was told the pervert then sent numerous sexual messages to the 'child' including telling her he would 'love to see you in the shower'. He also said the youngster was 'sexy' and talked about shaving her pubic hair. Mr van der Scheer said one message sent by Schlegel stated: 'I lie in bed and fantasise about undressing you.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. The court heard he then made contact with a second online profile in the name of 14-year-old Billy-Jo that was also being operated by an adult decoy the following month. Schlegel asked the 'schoolgirl' if he could video call her and asked her to send him naked pictures of herself. The hunter group passed on the details of the offender to the Scottish organisation Improved Maximum Exposure and members attended at his home to confront him of his online activities on September 8, 2023. The court was told the hunter group were forced to grapple and detain Schlegel after he attempted to run past them in a bid to escape. Police were subsequently contacted and the predator was arrested and charged. He appeared at the capital's sheriff court on Tuesday August 5 where he pleaded guilty to attempting to communicate indecently with with both children between August 26 and September 8, 2023. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Sheriff Douglas Keir said: 'I have heard the narrative from the Crown, which is clearly a chapter of quite disgusting and shameful conduct on your behalf. I note you have a conviction from Germany of similar behaviour from 2020 and I will, before sentence, allow you bail at this time. 'Albeit, clearly all sentencing options are open to this court.' Schlegel was placed on the sex offenders register and sentence was deferred for the preparation of criminal justice social work reports to next month.
Hamilton Spectator
04-07-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Operator eyes March groundbreaking for Mountain brow long-term-care homes
Schlegel Villages aims to start construction on two long-term-care homes on former Hamilton Mountain brow hospital lands by March as part of a wider, multi-partner redevelopment of the sprawling site. Work on the connected 256-bed nursing homes on the Fennell Avenue West property is expected to wrap up within three years, bringing a crucial influx in spaces to the area amid a sector shortage, Brad Schlegel says. 'That is an aggressive date we're working towards,' the vice-president of design and construction with the family business told The Spectator. 'And we'll do our level best to try to meet those timelines,' he added, noting Ontario's Ministry of Long-Term Care has set the deadlines as part of the province's arrangement for the surplus lands. But before the foundations can be poured, two non-heritage buildings at the old psychiatric hospital site must be demolished to deal with contamination in the ground. Schlegel Villages awaits city approval to demolish the powerhouse, built in 1958, at the former hospital grounds. The long-term-care operator awaits city approval to raze the brick powerhouse, which dates to 1958, and trades building, 1960, to get at the soil and open up the space. Overall, five non-heritage buildings on the Fennell Avenue West lands next to the St. Joseph's Hamilton Healthcare West Fifth campus are to be levelled to make way for the 28.8-acre site's transformation. The hospital lands' redevelopment was spurred by a provincial minister's zoning order to fast-track changes to local rules and allow for long-term-care facilities and residential homes on the property. Schlegel Villages bought the 290 Fennell Ave. W. land from Infrastructure Ontario for roughly $24.3 million in August 2024 with a plan to build the 512 long-term-care beds. A second stage of the project envisions a 'village concept,' which includes a retirement home and various levels of accommodation for older adults, Schlegel noted. Plans for the former hospital lands include a few moving parts and players. Indwell, a local non-profit, plans to restore Century Manor and turn it into supportive housing. Indwell plans to restore Century Manor and turn it into supportive housing as part of an overall redevelopment of the former Mountain brow hospital grounds. The fate of the deteriorating Victorian Gothic manor, which was part of the original 1875 Hamilton Asylum and closed to the public since 1995, has been a focus of concern for heritage advocates. Mohawk College has also secured land on the west side of the grounds, across from its campus at Fennell Avenue West and West Fifth. Land registry documents show some of the land was transferred to Mohawk from Schlegel Villages for $7.3 million. 'I need to think about what is Mohawk going to need in five, 10, 15 or 20 years,' president Paul Armstrong told The Spectator last year. 'It's long-term planning for Mohawk.' The plan is to partner with the college on education programs for personal support workers and registered practical nurses in the future long-term-care homes, Schlegel noted. That will allow students to gain practical experience with residents and 'rub shoulders with health-care professionals in the field,' he said. A private developer that would build market rental housing on the property has yet to be determined, but discussions with 'potential partners' are planned, Schlegel said. 'This kind of constellation of partners coming together to develop a site like this in an urban area, I think, is rare and frankly a great example of how things can get done.' Schlegel Villages' request to demolish the powerhouse and trades building was before the city's heritage permit review subcommittee in June. They're not heritage buildings, but because the site is designated under provincial legislation, their demolition requires special permits. That requires a few levels of approval, with council having final say. Schlegel says his company hopes to submit a site plan to the city planning division for review in the next couple of months. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SNB President Schlegel on Rate Cut Decision, FX Market
The President of the Swiss National Bank said the strong Swiss franc was one factor influencing the SNB's decision to cut its interest rate to zero. Martin Schlegel also said that Switzerland was ready to intervene in the FX market if necessary. Schlegel spoke with Bloomberg's Bastian Benrath in Zurich.
Mint
27-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
SNB Removed Chevron From US Portfolio on Environmental Concerns
The Swiss National Bank sold its entire stake in oil producer Chevron Corp. because it now considers investments in the stock to breach its portfolio guidelines, according to a person familiar with the matter. The central bank hasn't moved away from drilling companies in general, but specifically dropped Chevron because of environmental concerns that don't apply to other rivals, the person said. They declined to be identified discussing confidential matters. 'The SNB has not adjusted its investment policy,' but stands by its existing guidelines, according to an e-mailed statement. It declined to comment on specific investments. The central bank has 703 billion-franc in foreign currency reserves, amassed over the years through currency purchases to contain the strength of the franc. A quarter is held in equities. A portion of that is in the US, requiring disclosure of such holdings according to American securities rules. The SNB's disposal of a stake in Chevron that previously totaled $712 million was revealed in its latest filing this month. The share investments tend to mirror major indexes, and the SNB tries to be market-neutral. The central bank retains shares in other oil producers including Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips. Activists have been pressuring the SNB for years to stop holding stocks in businesses whose products foster climate change. A focal point for protests is the central bank's annual shareholder meeting. At the most recent one last month, protesters gathered in front of the venue with placards of President Martin Schlegel's face and the slogan 'burn, baby, burn.' At that event, Schlegel recited the institution's policy that it may not pursue climate targets with its portfolio because its mandate is solely focused on price stability. The central bank's investment guidelines prohibit purchasing stocks or bonds of companies that 'systematically cause severe environmental damage.' Producers of internationally condemned weapons, coal mining companies and systematically relevant banks are also excluded. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
