Sex

Kansas Man Found Guilty of Disturbing Child Sex Offenses: Verdict Reached in Columbus Trial

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COLUMBUS, Kan. – A man from Columbus, Kansas, has been convicted of child sex crimes by a jury. The verdict comes after a trial that lasted several weeks and included testimonies from multiple witnesses. The defendant, whose name has not been released to protect the identity of the victims, was found guilty on charges related to child molestation, child endangerment, and possession of child pornography. The crimes were reported to law enforcement in early 2020, leading to a thorough investigation that culminated in this trial. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that linked the defendant … Read more

Jury Finds Columbus Man Guilty of Multiple Sex Crimes Against a Child after Intense Trial

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COLUMBUS, Kansas – A Columbus man has been found guilty on charges of rape and aggravated indecent liberties with a child after a two-day criminal trial in Cherokee County. Brian Stewart, 38, was convicted by a Cherokee County Jury following nearly six and a half hours of deliberation. The charges against Stewart stem from his criminal conduct, which occurred on multiple occasions between March and late August 2016. The jury deliberated over the evidence presented before reaching their verdict. Following the announcement of the guilty verdict, the judge ordered Stewart to be remanded to the … Read more

Inadequate Laws Leave Tri-State Schools Vulnerable to Sex Offenders: Investigation Reveals Disturbing Findings

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Sex offenders living near schools in the Tri-State area are receiving protection under current laws, leaving law enforcement with limited options to address the issue. Local 12, after receiving an email from a concerned viewer, looked into this matter. One example is Daniel, a registered sex offender who lives just a couple hundred feet from Holmes Middle and High School in Covington. His offense, which involved raping a 14-year-old girl, occurred before the 2006 law that prohibits sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of a school. While Daniel claims the act … Read more

Uncovering the Troubling Gap in Tri-State Laws: How Sex Offenders Slip Through the Cracks Near Schools

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – Laws regarding sex offenders living near schools in the Tri-State area are failing to provide adequate protection, according to local law enforcement. This issue came to light after a concerned viewer emailed Local 12 news station, prompting an investigation into the matter. It was discovered that registered sex offenders are residing in close proximity to schools, raising serious concerns for the safety of students. For instance, one man named Daniel lives just a few hundred feet away from Holmes Middle and High School in Covington. While his sex offender registry page indicates … Read more