“Pushback”???
Must be from democrats.
“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.
“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.
Need some groups to go after female teachers.
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.
“Others see them as untrained vigilantes who sensationalize what should be hard-nosed police work.”
Yeah. The “others” are the bad guys.
“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.