Michigan prosecutor tells vigilante to stop chasing predators

State authorities are telling a metro Grand Rapids man who confronts suspected sexual predators to stop what he’s doing, saying “vigilante activity will not be tolerated.”

“I strongly urge the public to leave this work to career professionals,” a Wednesday statement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel read in part.


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45 thoughts on “Michigan prosecutor tells vigilante to stop chasing predators

  • December 2, 2020

    I love it when folks come together and share opinions. Great website, continue the good work!

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    • December 2, 2020

      Ditto!

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  • November 24, 2020

    This is a topic that’s near to my heart… Best wishes! Exactly where are your contact details though?

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  • November 4, 2020

    Very good post. I’m experiencing many of these issues as well..

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  • October 14, 2020

    This site truly has all the info I wanted concerning this subject and didn’t know who to ask.

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  • June 15, 2019

    Just a thought how many of us recieved a warning ? Lock his ass up for interfering and send a message that way if law enforcement is really serious about wanting him to stop

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  • June 15, 2019

    I’m sure I’ll catch some heat for this. But I dont have a huge problem with this. If you’re out there looking for kids and minors. I hope you do get cought. It didnt say he was harassing registrants that I heard did it? So while it’s a terrible idea that will probably get him killed. I just dont take that big of an issue on this subject.

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    • June 15, 2019

      He is targeting adults who apparently are willing to make an effort to have sex with a minor. Not threatening them with violence, just exposure. He is not targeting people on the registry.

      I don’t see his vigilantism as an issue that should affect FAC members one way or the other. We don’t favor taking the law into our own hands, but neither are we OK with potential abuse of minors.

      So for a topic virtually unconnected to FAC’s mission, it sure is drawing a lot of comments.

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