International Child Porn Ring Uncovered

This piece of filth is already a registered sex offender in Florida, is proud to be a pedophile, has been charged with "engaging in a child exploitation enterprise, conspiracy, advertisement of child pornography, transportation of child pornography, receipt of child pornography and obstruction of justice" and the MOST that can happen to him is 20 years and fines?

The law and justice are 2 very different things sometimes. I vote for justice in this case!

To sit down and talk with him, he is the nicest guy in the world. He worked for our builder during the construction of our home. :shock:

Many years ago there was a case that put him on the offender registry. It was minor. This is bye-bye.

Here is a link to his flyer:

http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/flyer.do?personId=594

It clearly states that in 97 he was convicted of lewd/lascivious act on a child under the age of 16. In 1997 he was 37 years old. This in my book makes him a sick individual.

International Child Porn Ring Uncovered



Mar 4, 6:39 PM (ET)

By LARA JAKES JORDAN

WASHINGTON (AP) - After James Freeman was vetted and approved for membership in what police describe as a highly sophisticated child porn network, he expressed his appreciation by posting two folders online: one labeled "mild," the other "wild."

"All I can say is that they are worth the download," wrote Freeman, 47, known in the global porn ring as "Mystikal," according to court documents. "My thanks to you and all the others that together make this the greatest group of pedos ever to gather in one place."

Freeman, of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., was one of 12 Americans indicted last week in a worldwide investigation that ultimately charged 22 people with participating in the porn ring - and intentionally blocking police from investigating it.

Didn't the sheriff's office have a Specialized Investigator, trained to use the Internet to find scumb like this? Oh yes, they did... She was fired for being pregnant. Keep up the great job.

Here is a link to his flyer:

http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/flyer.do?personId=594

It clearly states that in 97 he was convicted of lewd/lascivious act on a child under the age of 16. In 1997 he was 37 years old. This in my book makes him a sick individual.

Ah. That precedes the case I was referring to by about five years.

Wow! I thought this thread was going to be some National news story, having nothing to do with SoWal.

well, we all know that sex offenders / pedophiles live right here among us. and we can keep an eye on who they are and where they live (the convicted ones anyway). these are very sick people.

well, we all know that sex offenders / pedophiles live right here among us. and we can keep an eye on who they are and where they live (the convicted ones anyway). these are very sick people.

Much has been in the news lately about the changes in laws in Bay County where they are increasing the distance that an offender can be to certain places from 1000 to 2500 feet. Maybe it is just me, but I do not see how that would really accomplish anything other than making people feel better. During the discussion at the Bay County BCC meeting someone brought the idea of safe zones that sounded pretty interesting. And there was a lot of discussion about offenders vs predators. From what the citizens were saying it is pretty easy to get classified as an offender. Examples given were mooning, public urination, inappropriate speech in the presence of a minor.

Much has been in the news lately about the changes in laws in Bay County where they are increasing the distance that an offender can be to certain places from 1000 to 2500 feet. Maybe it is just me, but I do not see how that would really accomplish anything other than making people feel better. During the discussion at the Bay County BCC meeting someone brought the idea of safe zones that sounded pretty interesting. And there was a lot of discussion about offenders vs predators. From what the citizens were saying it is pretty easy to get classified as an offender. Examples given were mooning, public urination, inappropriate speech in the presence of a minor.

It will not. Internet abductions are a greatly hyped but exceedingly rare event and the overwhelming majority of sex crimes commited against juveniles are carried out by family members and close family acquaintances. Sad but true.

I wonder how many of the others caught in this sting were also repeat offenders. This pervert seems to have committed multiple offenses with little social stigma or consequences.

I don't think that increasing distances or "registering" does much good. I think we need much more proactive and effective ways of dealing with these sickkos! :angry:

well, we all know that sex offenders / pedophiles live right here among us. and we can keep an eye on who they are and where they live (the convicted ones anyway). these are very sick people.

YES, YES, YES.......one more thing to put on the to do list before buying in the area. Check the neighborhood. The sad part is that so many of the offenders (at least in our area)---have unverified addresses. But, this guys flyer clearly states his address.

This man used to live off Bay Dr. Glad to see he was keeping his address current with the authorities. But am saddened to say that I standing behind him a a convenience store several months ago and heard him bragging about his new baby with his very young wife.

This man used to live off Bay Dr. Glad to see he was keeping his address current with the authorities. But am saddened to say that I standing behind him a a convenience store several months ago and heard him bragging about his new baby with his very young wife.

OMG......where's the .357????:angry:

This man used to live off Bay Dr. Glad to see he was keeping his address current with the authorities. But am saddened to say that I standing behind him a a convenience store several months ago and heard him bragging about his new baby with his very young wife.

Yes he was keeping his address current, which also keeps law enforcement off his back. If they don't register they are arrested and go to jail once caught.

A pedophile w/ a small child in the house!!!!

The woman who married him must have some real sheet for brains!

YES, YES, YES.......one more thing to put on the to do list before buying in the area. Check the neighborhood. The sad part is that so many of the offenders (at least in our area)---have unverified addresses. But, this guys flyer clearly states his address.

Sex offenders live in all types of neighborhoods. And buying in a neighborhood that is "sex offender free" does not guarantee that one won't move in at a later date.

A pedophile w/ a small child in the house!!!!

The woman who married him must have some real sheet for brains!

Sex offenders are not supposed to be around children...right????

Sex offenders live in all types of neighborhoods. And buying in a neighborhood that is "sex offender free" does not guarantee that one won't move in at a later date.

Buy right next to school and it will be. Also Florida is trying to define the distance as being from a school bus stop. This would make it very difficult to find housing. Not that I care if someone who stole a child's innocence has to move to no man's land.

Sex offenders are not supposed to be around children...right????

I am not sure how that would work if they are married. From what I heard the wife of this guy is a teenager that had her parents permission. But I am glad that he wont be around THAT child anymore. But I have always checked the register since I have kids and have shown them the pictures so they would know who to watch out for. We actually had 3 in the Bay Dr. area at once. This guy, another that was on the register for under 12 and listed as a predator,(boy, you should have seen the fireworks when I found out they wanted my 10 year old daughter to catch the bus 2 houses down from HIM) and one that was under 16 but he was 19 and they had been going out for a while til the parents decided they didnt need to be together and she got mad at him about something, so now he will have that tag for the rest of his life.

Sex offenders live in all types of neighborhoods. And buying in a neighborhood that is "sex offender free" does not guarantee that one won't move in at a later date.

I have to say I am not a mom on the internet checking to see where the convicted sickos live. I mean, do these moms also do a search for all other criminal behavior? where do the killers and stealers live? what about the druggies? I am just not willing to live like that. besides, I would be willing to bet that most really dangerous people have not been convicted and are not on that list. best to find more realistic ways of protecting your family and teaching your children to protect themselves. we had a good parent education meeting several weeks ago when Jimmy Macon, Walton County school safety officer talked to us about not only teaching our children about safety in the community (and home) but actually role playing, acting it out, what to do or say in situations. Sometimes we get relaxed in Sowal. We need to remember to teach our children to protect themselves here and everywhere. thank you Jimmy for helping our school to be as safe as it can be!!!

Buy right next to school and it will be. Also Florida is trying to define the distance as being from a school bus stop. This would make it very difficult to find housing. Not that I care if someone who stole a child's innocence has to move to no man's land.

I thought Georgia did this and it was recently overturned as too restrictive.

YES, YES, YES.......one more thing to put on the to do list before buying in the area. Check the neighborhood. The sad part is that so many of the offenders (at least in our area)---have unverified addresses. But, this guys flyer clearly states his address.

It is good to be aware of the ones living in your neighborhood, but remember that anyone can move in next door, at anytime, even if you buy in an area with no offenders. Also, remember that many predators have not been arrested and many predators are family members of their victims.

I am not sure how that would work if they are married. From what I heard the wife of this guy is a teenager that had her parents permission.

What a lovely legacy of great parenting. What the puck were those parents thinking to let their teenage daughter marry a convicted sex offender?

How nice to know that in Florida a sex offender can marry someone underage w/o any government interference.

This whole thing is so incredibly disgusting!

Sex offenders live in all types of neighborhoods. And buying in a neighborhood that is "sex offender free" does not guarantee that one won't move in at a later date.

Agreed. If a registered offender moves in our state, the state is required to notify people within a certain radius. I agree, it is only one piece of the "protection" we should have. I remember a case in Phoenix where a friend of mine lives. A guy was visiting (staying with) someone at a home right behind my friends house. While he was visiting he molested and killed a child......so, I am aware that checking before doesn't guarantee anything. But, I would say checking the neighborhood is quite prudent for your children's safety, and for your property values.

Buy right next to school and it will be. Also Florida is trying to define the distance as being from a school bus stop. This would make it very difficult to find housing. Not that I care if someone who stole a child's innocence has to move to no man's land.

Exactly! The bus stop thing might be a hard one.

It is good to be aware of the ones living in your neighborhood, but remember that anyone can move in next door, at anytime, even if you buy in an area with no offenders. Also, remember that many predators have not been arrested and many predators are family members of their victims.

That is so true, especially in your area, because you have different tourists all the time. I have heard the professionals say that the victims typically know their offender.

I thought Georgia did this and it was recently overturned as too restrictive.

I don't know about Georgia, but we have that law in Oklahoma. What has happened is that a few places are known to be "safe" to offenders. Interestingly, one of these places frequently reported on the news was within yards of my daughters ballet studio. Not much different than a school.

Can you make it part of a neighborhoods covenants and restrictions that sex offenders are not allowed to own property there?

Assume it would get struck down as discrimination, but liked the idea of it.
IMO you lose your "rights" once you decide to become a child abusing perv or rapist. :angry: