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  Governor Ivey Signs Child Predator Death Penalty Act into Law 2/12/26   Summary Governor Ivey signed the Child Predator Death Penalty Act into law, prioritizing the strongest legal protection for Alabama's children from predators. The law, sponsored by Rep. Matt Simpson and Sen. April Weaver, makes felony sexual crimes against children under 12—such as first-degree rape, sodomy, and sexual assault—capital offenses punishable by death. It was prompted by cases like the 2025 Bibb County arrests involving the abuse of children as young as three. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, signaling Alabama's zero-tolerance stance against those who prey on children.   Original Article https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/02/governor-ivey-signs-child-predator-death-penalty-act-into-law/   ────────── ❖ ────────── The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official position of D...

  Former Red Sox pitcher among 27 men arrested by Florida child sex sting 5/22/25   Summary **Operation Rescue Our Children (R.O.C.)** involved a five-day sting by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and partners, resulting in the arrest of 24 men who used the internet to sexually exploit children. Undercover detectives posed as minors on platforms like dating sites, chat rooms, and gaming sites to gather evidence. Suspects often brought dangerous items like firearms or drugs when attempting to meet the purported children. Notable arrests included a JSO civilian employee, an active-duty sailor, and individuals with prior convictions. The operation emphasized public safety and the importance of vigilance in protecting children online. Additionally, **Operation Valiant Knights** led to 27 arrests, including former Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox, who resisted arrest after attempting to meet a 14-year-old. Other arrests involved individuals like a school maintenance worker an...

  Former ICU nurse sentenced to 10 years for trafficking 16-year-old girl in metro Atlanta 2/25/26 Summary   A former ICU nurse, Reed Cohen Skelton, 26, of Bowersville, was sentenced to 25 years, with 10 years in prison, for trafficking and sexually exploiting a 16-year-old girl in Fulton County. He met the victim online via social media, exchanged explicit content, and in November 2024, took her to a Fulton County hotel where he abused her and paid $500. Skelton also created digital files of the abuse. He pleaded guilty to trafficking and sexual exploitation charges. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr emphasized the growing threat of online child exploitation and the state's efforts to combat it.   Original Article https://thegeorgiagazette.com/featured/former-icu-nurse-sentenced-to-10-years-for-trafficking-16-year-old-girl-in-metro-atlanta/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSnTpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyMjdUdmRCR2p5R213ODAxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuxtiZeuLflMQ...

What Would You Sacrifice to End Child Trafficking? Most people imagine child trafficking as something distant. Something hidden in dark places, far away, handled by authorities, or stories on the news. That belief is convenient. It allows people to care without acting and feel informed without being involved. It is tough to continue believing the truth. Child trafficking cannot continue with invisibility, but rather can get away with it because the majority of people, when they get to the very thing, do not want to see it that way. A kid can be held captive without any iron or metal bindings. Silence can be used against the child in the same way. In Omega II: A Cry for Help by David J. Story, trafficking does not appear in dramatic moments. It appears in ordinary spaces. A restaurant. A street. A situation where nothing looks “wrong” enough to justify intervention. That is how this system functions in real life. It hides inside normalcy and depends on hesitation. Once you recognize tha...