According to a federal indictment that was revealed on Tuesday, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. About six months after federal agents searched Combs’ lavish properties in Miami and Los Angeles as part of a sex trafficking investigation, Combs was taken into custody late on Monday…
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Former Red Sox Pitcher Arrested in Florida Cyber Sex Sting | Florida Internet Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
According to officials, Austin Maddox, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, was taken into custody in Florida on Monday as part of an underage sex operation. According to reports, Maddox was one of 27 people detained because of a multi-agency operation that concluded late last month. They are…
Polk County Undercover Sex Sting Yields Multiple Arrests | Florida Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has conducted a multi-agency undercover operation known as “Operation Predator V,” leading to the arrest of eight people for online sex crimes against minors. Including assistance from the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office, the Lakeland, Davenport, Auburndale, and Lake Wales police departments, the investigation…
UF Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Member Arrested for Sexual Battery | Gainesville Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Florida and Phi Delta Theta fraternity brother was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual battery. The Gainesville Police Department believes that the man and the alleged victim communicated via Snapchat for about 3 weeks. They apparently ran into each other at a downtown…
Gary Busey Suspected of Several Sex Offenses at Monster Mania-Con | Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Actor Gary Busey, 78, known for playing the role of Chet Steadman in the 1993 classic “Rookie of the Year” and featured in the films “Point Break” and “The Buddy Holly Story,” is now facing several sex offense charges in connection with alleged incidents that occurred at Monster-Mania Con at…
Former Hillsborough County Teacher and Coach Accused of New Molestation Charges | Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A former Hillsborough County teacher and coach has been arrested for the second time facing more allegations of child molestation, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The 33-year-old ex-teacher and former volunteer coach was arrested Wednesday on new charges stemming from a football player who has accused him of…
Pasco County Teacher Charged with Sex Crime Against Middle School Student|Pasco County Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A teacher for the Pasco County School district has been arrested and charged with custodial authority sexual battery on a student. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into the 32-year-old man on January 2, 2022, after they received information about an alleged inappropriate relationship between the male teacher…
Hillsborough County Band Director Pleads Guilty to Having Unlawful Sex with Student | Tampa Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A former Steinbrenner High School band director has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to having an unlawful sexual relationship with a student. The 37-year-old man will also serve 10 years’ probation as a sex offender. He is slated to turn himself into authorities on Monday,…
Former Palm Beach County Deputy Receives 3 Years in Prison for Attempted Rape | Florida Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys Whittel & Melton
A former Palm Beach County, Florida deputy has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to rape a woman when responding to a call. On Thursday, the 42-year-old man was sentenced in Palm Beach County circuit court after admitting guilt to battery and attempted sexual battery. His sentencing…
Tampa Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Student for Over a Year | Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A Hillsborough County high school teacher is facing various charges for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a student for over a year, according to reports. The 46-year-old teacher is facing 12 counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor for his alleged involvement with a female student who was…