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Cruise-crew workers from Disney and others tied to child-pornography probe
crime19 days ago

Cruise-crew workers from Disney and others tied to child-pornography probe

U.S. Customs and Border Protection boarded eight cruise ships in San Diego last week and interviewed 28 workers; 27 were found to have involvement with or possession of child pornography. A Disney Cruise Line employee was among those detained, but Disney says the workers are no longer with the company. Officials have not disclosed charges. The suspects include 26 from the Philippines, 1 from Portugal, and 1 from Indonesia; their visas were canceled and they were sent back to their home countries.

Prosecutors Allege D4vd Had Large Cache of Child Pornography in iCloud
crime1 month ago

Prosecutors Allege D4vd Had Large Cache of Child Pornography in iCloud

Prosecutors in Los Angeles revealed that singer D4vd (David Burke) possessed a 'significant amount' of child pornography in his iCloud storage—eight terabytes total, with only one terabyte downloaded—and it remains unclear how much material involves minors, disclosed at a hearing shortly after he was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez; Burke is jailed without bail and faces additional counts including lewd acts with a child and dismemberment, with Celeste's autopsy confirming homicide by multiple stab wounds.

D4vd murder case: prosecutors cite large stash of child pornography as charges move forward
crime1 month ago

D4vd murder case: prosecutors cite large stash of child pornography as charges move forward

Prosecutors told a Los Angeles judge that D4vd (David Burke) had a significant amount of child pornography on his iCloud as he faces first-degree murder charges in the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez; Burke pleaded not guilty. Investigators gathered more than 20 terabytes of data and obtained a court‑authorized wiretap, with a status hearing and a May 1 preliminary hearing scheduled. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide from multiple penetrating injuries, and Burke could face the death penalty if convicted depending on the case's prosecution decisions.

D4vd linked to alleged vast child-porn stash on iPhone as murder case advances
crime1 month ago

D4vd linked to alleged vast child-porn stash on iPhone as murder case advances

Prosecutors say the singer D4vd (David Burke) has a 'significant' amount of child pornography on his iPhone, reportedly totaling around 40 terabytes, uncovered during a lengthy investigation as he faces murder charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas. He appeared in court in shackles and pleaded not guilty to all charges; investigators plan to share bodycam footage, DNA traces, and other forensic material with his defense as the case moves forward.

D4vd murder case hinges on child-porn found on phone
crime-and-courts1 month ago

D4vd murder case hinges on child-porn found on phone

Los Angeles prosecutors say a cellphone search linked singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) to the murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, reporting a significant amount of child pornography on Burke’s phone. Burke is charged with murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child and corpse mutilation, with a May 1 preliminary hearing planned. Authorities say they collected roughly 40 terabytes of digital evidence, conducted a wiretap, and issued charges that include special-circumstances, potentially carrying life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. Burke has pleaded not guilty and his defense seeks more discovery materials as the case moves toward trial.

Pardoned Jan. 6 figure gets four-year sentence for massive child-pornography stash
us-politics1 month ago

Pardoned Jan. 6 figure gets four-year sentence for massive child-pornography stash

A man pardoned by President Trump for Jan. 6 actions, Daniel Tocci, was sentenced to four years in federal prison for possessing more than 100,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse. Prosecutors highlighted disturbing material on his laptop, while his attorney argued the case originated from the pardoned Jan. 6 conduct. The DOJ has shown varying approaches to using Jan. 6 evidence in separate prosecutions, with this case reflecting the broader legal controversy surrounding post-pardon investigations.

Ex-Disney Star Matt Prokop Arrested on Child Pornography and Assault Charges
celebrity4 months ago

Ex-Disney Star Matt Prokop Arrested on Child Pornography and Assault Charges

Former Disney star Matt Prokop, 35, was arrested in Victoria County, Texas on Dec. 24 on four misdemeanor charges (including bond violation, evading arrest and two counts of resisting arrest) and a second-degree felony for possession of child pornography, with prosecutors also citing past abuse allegations from ex-girlfriend Sarah Hyland; he remains jailed and no court date has been set.

Ex-Disney Actor Matt Prokop Arrested in Texas on Child Pornography Charges
crime4 months ago

Ex-Disney Actor Matt Prokop Arrested in Texas on Child Pornography Charges

Former Disney actor Matt Prokop, best known for High School Musical 3, was arrested on December 24 in Victoria County, Texas, facing a second-degree felony charge of possession of child pornography plus several misdemeanors (bond/ protective order violation, evading arrest, resisting arrest/search/transport) and a 2024 warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; he remains jailed on a $117,500 bond. The article notes he has not acted since 2013 and references previous abuse allegations by ex-girlfriend Sarah Hyland that led to a restraining order.

Missing High School Football Coach Travis Turner Still at Large After a Month
crime5 months ago

Missing High School Football Coach Travis Turner Still at Large After a Month

Travis Turner, a Virginia high school football coach accused of child pornography offenses, has been missing for over a month after leaving his home with a firearm into the Appalachian Mountains. Despite extensive search efforts, he remains at large, and authorities consider him a fugitive. His disappearance has deeply affected his community and family, who are cooperating with law enforcement in the ongoing search.

Oklahoma sex offender who faked abduction and death for 13 years is captured in New York
crime6 months ago

Oklahoma sex offender who faked abduction and death for 13 years is captured in New York

Anthony Lennon, an Oklahoma sex offender on the run for 13 years, was found in New York where he had enrolled in college under an alias after allegedly faking his abduction in 2012 to avoid further charges related to child pornography. He was arrested after fingerprints confirmed his identity, and he was barred from returning to the college.