When Haley Lind was found alone in a stranger’s bathroom, she was naked and in a drunken stupor, barely able to stand or speak, a raucous party raging around her. She awoke in her bed hours later, her head pounding,…
Child pornography victims sue former Macon banker for restitution
Last week, three women filed a federal lawsuit against Anderson, 53, alleging their pictures were among the more than 300 images of child pornography that federal investigators determined Anderson had in his possession. Anderson, a former Colonial Bank employee, was…
James R. Marsh Chosen for International Children’s Rights Conference
Children’s and Young People’s Rights in the Digital Age Concerns that children’s rights are being newly infringed rather than enhanced in the digital age are often raised by researchers, child rights’ advocates, and internet governance experts. Children’s needs and experiences…
Sextortion: Stalking Victims in the New Cyber Playground
In a new report, Benjamin Wittes, Cody Poplin, Quinta Jurecic and Clara Spera of the Brookings Institution discuss new research on “sextortion”—online, remote sexual assaults, sometimes over great distances, crossing international borders, or involving a great many victims. Sextortion: Cybersecurity,…
Teacher accused of sexually abusing students avoids jail
Through tears, the mother blasted the lenient sentence. “I am angry, I gave it to God, but it does still hurt inside,” she said. “I can’t believe the things that he did to my daughter. Justice was not served. I…
Ex-Rep. Keith Farnham sued by two child porn victims
Former state Rep. Keith Farnham has been sued while he languishes in prison by two minors who claim they appear in child pornography found on the Elgin Democrat’s computer. The minors sued Farnham this week under the pseudonyms “Erin” and…