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Justice Served: Franklinton Man Found Guilty of Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Faces Life Sentence

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Franklinton, La. — A Washington Parish jury found 56-year-old Shannon Polkey guilty on May 22, 2025, after deliberations lasting just over an hour. Polkey was convicted on multiple counts, including two instances of first-degree rape involving children under 13, one count of sexual battery against a child under 13, and failing to register as a sex offender. The trial unfolded over four days, with Judge William H. Burris presiding. Assistant District Attorneys Zachary Popovich and Casey Allen, representing the Special Victims Unit, led the prosecution. Capt. Corbet Hunt of the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office served … Read more

Utah House Speaker Demands Judge’s Resignation Over Controversial Sentencing in Child Exploitation Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — Calls for the resignation of a Utah judge have intensified following controversial remarks made during the sentencing of a young man in a child sexual exploitation case. House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican from Hooper, took to social media to urge 7th District Judge Don Torgerson to step down after Torgerson cited the defendant’s “privilege” while opting against imposing further jail time or a fine. The backlash stemmed from the sentencing of 22-year-old Aidan Hoffman in Grand County. Hoffman had pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to the sexual exploitation … Read more

Florida’s Dangerous Move: New Bills Threaten Child Labor Protections in the Name of Filling Workforce Gaps

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Florida has recently found itself at a crossroads with potential changes to child labor laws that could significantly affect the state’s youth. As the state grapples with labor shortages exacerbated by immigration challenges, lawmakers are considering measures that would relax existing protections for working minors. Advocates for children fear that these proposals could place the youngest members of society at risk of exploitation. At the heart of the controversy are two bills, House Bill 1225 and Senate Bill 918, introduced in late February. These bills propose significant rollbacks on current child labor regulations, allowing employers … Read more

Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more