Exploitation

Utah Authorities Uncover Child Exploitation Network: Former Judge and Fire Chief Implicated via Chat App

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Law enforcement officials have linked two high-profile sex crimes cases in Box Elder County, involving a former judge and a former fire chief, through their alleged use of the messaging application Kik to obtain child sexual abuse materials. The revelation highlights broader concerns regarding the safety of social media platforms for children and teenagers. Former judge Kevin Christensen and ex-fire chief Ned Hansen of Box Elder County were named in arrest documents that cited their use of the Kik app. The assistant commander of the Utah Attorney General’s Internet Crimes … Read more

Kentucky Bill Aims to Clamp Down on Car Dealership Abuses, Protect Consumers from ‘Temp Tag’ Exploitation

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – In response to ongoing issues with temporary vehicle tags, Kentucky lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at tightening regulations to prevent consumer exploitation in the auto dealership industry. The proposed measure, House Bill 783, has garnered significant support from law enforcement and transportation officials as it seeks to address loopholes that some dealers have exploited. During recent testimonies at the state legislature, Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower highlighted the fact that although most auto dealers operate legally, a small number have managed to manipulate the system for financial gain. These unethical practices, Hightower … Read more

$1.7 Billion in a Quarter: TikTok Live’s Soaring Revenue Amid Exploitation Lawsuit and U.S Ban Threats

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Washington — TikTok reported generating a staggering $1.7 billion in global revenues from its live-streaming service, TikTok Live, in just the third quarter of 2023. Over $400 million of these earnings originated from the U.S., detailed in a recent lawsuit revealed in the capital. The suit, initiated in October by District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb, accuses the platform of enabling both sexual and financial exploitation of minors through its live features, which permit users to broadcast in real time to a global audience potentially numbering in the billions. According to projections within the … Read more

Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Murder Allegedly Uncovered Sex Scandal Involving Judge and Local Courthouse Exploitation

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Letcher County, Kentucky— In a case that highlights the shocking intertwining of alleged crime and justice, a Kentucky judge, reportedly running illicit activities out of his chambers, was fatally shot by a local sheriff. This complex tale unfolded as accusations surfaced that the late U.S. District Judge Kevin Mullins exchanged sexual favors for legal leniency. Witness Sabrina Adkins, involved in a separate criminal case, provided pivotal testimony that suggested sinister activities were orchestrated in Mullins’ courthouse chambers. Adkins, under house arrest at the time, claimed she had partially viewed footage showing Mullins engaged in sexual … Read more