Comments on: Member Submission: Another unconstitutional entrapment sting – this time in Lake County

By: CherokeeJack

CherokeeJack — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:38:29 +0000

Now the FBI is in hot water over using female office staffer’s photos in “Predator” sex stings, without their consent or permission.
According to the FBI’s website, every year thousands of children become victims of “kidnappings, violent attacks, sexual abuse, or online predators.” The agency lists the investigation of child sexual exploitation through online networks among its top investigative priorities.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fbi-used-photos-of-female-staff-members-without-written-consent-in-predator-stings-report/ar-AAMQZco?ocid=uxbndlbing

By: Saddles

Saddles — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 05:27:56 +0000

I do like the understandings of Lady Justice and Cherokee and yes making a drop on another weather it be a sting operation involving a pretender or say a sex street walker that is commissioned by law enforcement to … how do you say it… strut her stuff, bundle that with a climax of a gotcha effect, is still a sting and should be ethically unjust. Talk about a commission of a crime.

By: Lady Justice Myth

Lady Justice Myth — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:45:01 +0000

In reply to Johandy. From what I'm reading, what was 'struck down' was the overbroad terminology used. Trust me texas is still doing proactive stings and still entrapping (it most definitely is entrapment) men looking for adult companionship.

By: Bwj

Bwj — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:51:03 +0000

In reply to Johandy. Good luck with your lawsuit. I was arrested in 2013 as well in an entrapment suit by answering an ad on Craigslist. My attorney said that it wasn't entrapment. On What grounds do you plan on challenging?

By: Johandy

Johandy — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:18:33 +0000

In reply to Florida Action Committee. Hi, yes I know that you are an advocacy. I was just asking if anyone had think about that. The statutes that are unconstitutional are the one they use the most for the online stings operations. Soliciting someone you believe is a minor. And traveling after soliciting someone you believe is a minor. It violates the rights of speech. One have the right to move and the right of speech and not being bother because of that when there was not even a victim at danger. Texas found something similar unconstitutional. The statues is 33.021(b)(1). The only way to stop these police scams is to fight them on the constitutionality of those laws. Thanks

By: Florida Action Committee

Florida Action Committee — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:22:56 +0000

In reply to Johandy. Because FAC is not a law firm and we don't file suits. FAC is an advocacy group that helps facilitate suits through attorneys who are licensed to practice in our state, generally through fundraising. You can find out more information on our donations page. We have a hard enough time fundraising for the suits we have pending. Also, in this case, which Statute, specifically, are you looking to declare unconstitutional?

By: Johandy

Johandy — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:52:27 +0000

Hi, I was an entrapment victim on 2013. I was not on Craigslist looking for a minor at all. I was looking for adult companionship. Anyway I got arrested 5 days later after they kept on insisting to meet. My question is why we haven’t file a suit on the constitutionality of this statues?? Other states like texas has something similar declared unconstitutional on 2014. Can’t we fight this on Florida ?

By: Lady Justice Myth

Lady Justice Myth — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:00:55 +0000

In reply to CherokeeJack. Mr. Jack, I know all too well what the point is. My complaint with the writing of this member's submission is that she clearly thinks anyone who shows up at a sting house wants to have sex with a child. Totally NOT the case. I applauded her (or his) attempt to shed light but they are doing a disservice to us all when they pigeonhole those who show up as having only one possible motive.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:50:05 +0000

In reply to CherokeeJack. I heard a true crime author had a guy reach out to him who believes he’s Adam Walsh. He offered to submit DNA; However that fell on deaf ears. Could you imagine if that were true? John Walsh and company would need new pairs of underwear.

By: CherokeeJack

CherokeeJack — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:41:28 +0000

In reply to Lady Justice Myth.

Lady

The point is, law enforcement is creating a crime. If they are that concerned, monitor sites kids go on and when you see someone want to meet a REAL kid, then set up the sting and have the real kid there. Once the guy or Gal steps onto the property (They can use a location not belonging to the family for privacy reasons) then nab the person.
Then a real victim exists. Not some cop pretending to be a kid and grooming a future suspect for hours trying to convince them “Come on I won’t tell, I have done it lots of times with older men”.