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Despite pushback, Indiana predator catchers continue stings
Trib Star ^ | December 21, 2022 | Carson Gerber

Posted on 12/22/2022 6:57:32 PM PST by DoodleBob

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1 posted on 12/22/2022 6:57:32 PM PST by DoodleBob
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Hang 'em. Hang 'em high.


2 posted on 12/22/2022 7:05:11 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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To: DoodleBob

“Pushback”???

Must be from democrats.


3 posted on 12/22/2022 7:07:56 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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“But unlike the Frankfort arrest, no charges have been filed against the former teacher. That’s because after years of dealing with vigilante catcher groups, Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman is fed up with their tactics and refuses to take their cases.”

Protector of child predators.


4 posted on 12/22/2022 7:08:04 PM PST by BobL
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“What if police are already working a child solicitation case and are thwarted when a catcher group stumbles into their investigation?”

Somehow I think that’s unlikely in Hoffman’s world.


5 posted on 12/22/2022 7:10:08 PM PST by BobL
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To: DoodleBob

Need some groups to go after female teachers.


6 posted on 12/22/2022 7:20:15 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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This man is bringing attention to and evidence against several sex predators. That’s great but the way he does this work is extremely dangerous. When people know they’re about to lose everything, their job, marriage and reputation they are like cornered rats with nothing to lose.

Maybe he’s fine with the risks. Some people are attracted to endeavors that are highly risky and unpredictable. He probably has someone armed nearby but in the shadows.


7 posted on 12/22/2022 7:23:45 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

Hmm what movie is that from?


8 posted on 12/22/2022 7:25:00 PM PST by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first, we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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To: BobL
Somehow I think that's unlikely in Hoffman's world.

Unless it involved a child of a big political donor. And then only maybe.

If you are "lonely" you look for people of your own age.

Not minors.

9 posted on 12/22/2022 7:25:03 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
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#8: "Hmm what movie is that from?"

That scene is from the 2015 Adam Sandler movie called The Ridiculous 6.

10 posted on 12/22/2022 7:32:17 PM PST by Governor Dinwiddie (LORD, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil.)
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“Others see them as untrained vigilantes who sensationalize what should be hard-nosed police work.”

Yeah. The “others” are the bad guys.


11 posted on 12/22/2022 7:32:59 PM PST by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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To: BobL

Absolutely no question about it.

He should be investigated immediately.


12 posted on 12/22/2022 7:35:41 PM PST by Sarcazmo ("Sarcasm is the highest form of wit" ~ O. Wilde)
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Five days later, after Abercrombie submitted the phone with the text exchanges to police, Fossnock was arrested on a warrant for child solicitation and dissemination of matter harmful to a minor.

One thing about these criminal cases makes no sense. How do you charge someone with a crime like this when there’s no child/minor involved? I would think the case would fall apart as soon as the “minor” is put on the witness stand and he turns out to be a 30+ year-old dude.

13 posted on 12/22/2022 7:50:36 PM PST by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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“The catchers then set up a place to meet.” Wrong move. The catcher should deliver the information to police rather than meeting the suspects. It takes massive courage for catchers to arrange meetings with suspects, for sure. I know a catcher here in So Cal and yes, he is very courageous and honest. But meeting suspects without a badge is weak.


14 posted on 12/22/2022 8:43:26 PM PST by Falconspeed ("Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." Robert Louis Stevenson.)
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Ah,I haven’t watched it.


15 posted on 12/22/2022 8:49:52 PM PST by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first, we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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To: Alberta's Child

Its an unpopular view but i agree with you.If an adult pretends to be underage,they are still an adult,where is the crime of 2 consenting adults chatting with each other?


16 posted on 12/22/2022 8:59:53 PM PST by Craftmore
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To: Governor Dinwiddie

THAT right there is EXACTLY what needs to happen to Fauxi, and a host of others of like evil ilk, but especially the Fauxi....rope dance deluxe with no hood.


17 posted on 12/22/2022 9:26:23 PM PST by lgjhn23 ("On the 8th day, Satan created the progressive liberal to destroy all the good that God created...")
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To: Alberta's Child

I think something likes this gives the police to run an investigation and get a search warrent on the premises and PC. Also, I think it falls under the same kind of laws that will prosecute a person if they use a toy gun in a robbery. The victim does not know it is a toy gun. The intent - armed robbery - is the same. Now, I would like to see this expanded to those who throw water or pies at conservative speakers. It is assault and could just as well be acid or some other harmful substance.


18 posted on 12/23/2022 2:28:56 AM PST by 7thson (I've got a seat at the big conference table! I'm gonna paint my logo on it!)
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To: Craftmore

The crime is one of the “consenting” adults believes the other is a child.


19 posted on 12/23/2022 2:29:44 AM PST by 7thson (I've got a seat at the big conference table! I'm gonna paint my logo on it!)
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That’s a good point, but in a case of a sex predator and a “minor” there’s the distinction that the person using the deception is NOT the accused criminal. So all of the burdens of not only proving guilt, but supporting probable cause issues with warrants, weighs in favor of the accused criminal, not the accusers.


20 posted on 12/23/2022 3:57:19 AM PST by Alberta's Child ("It's midnight in Manhattan. This is no time to get cute; it's a mad dog's promenade.")
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