In a new report, Benjamin Wittes, Cody Poplin, Quinta Jurecic and Clara Spera of the Brookings Institution discuss new research on “sextortion”—online, remote sexual assaults, sometimes over great distances, crossing international borders, or involving a great many victims. Sextortion: Cybersecurity,…
Teacher accused of sexually abusing students avoids jail
Through tears, the mother blasted the lenient sentence. “I am angry, I gave it to God, but it does still hurt inside,” she said. “I can’t believe the things that he did to my daughter. Justice was not served. I…
Ex-Rep. Keith Farnham sued by two child porn victims
Former state Rep. Keith Farnham has been sued while he languishes in prison by two minors who claim they appear in child pornography found on the Elgin Democrat’s computer. The minors sued Farnham this week under the pseudonyms “Erin” and…
Children sue former state Rep. Farnham over child pornography videos
Two children have sued former state Rep. Keith Farnham for more than $150,000 in damages, saying they appeared in pornographic videos he was sent to prison for downloading. The lawsuit uses the pseudonyms Erin and Fiona, who argue the acts…
Two child porn victims sue ex-state legislator now in prison
Imprisoned former state Rep. Keith Farnham has been sued by two underage girls who contend the Elgin Democrat downloaded sexually graphic videos and images of them. The suit, which asks for damages of at least $150,000, was filed under a…
Judge Gives Man 5 Days for Child Porn, Rails Against Harsh Sentences
A Brooklyn man who faced 10 years for downloading child pornography was sentenced to five days by a federal judge who sharply criticized punishment guidelines for failing to distinguish between dangerous offenders and those who pose little threat. U.S. District…