Former Senior Airman sentenced to 25 years for sexually exploiting children

A district judge sentenced a former Senior Airman stationed at Scott Air Force Base to 25 years in federal prison after he admitted to sexually exploiting minors and distributing images and videos of child sexual abuse material.

Michael E. McCay, 33, pleaded guilty in January to two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of distribution of child pornography. Following imprisonment, he will serve the rest of his life on supervised release.

“Our brave servicemembers protect the vulnerable and serve our nation with honor. McCay’s conduct is deeply shocking because it betrays everything it means to serve,” said United States Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “His 25-year sentence highlights our commitment to protect vulnerable children from this type of exploitation.”

According to court documents, a review of McCay’s electronic devices in February 2023 identified over 22,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material. McCay also used his devices to communicate with purported minor victims. During these communications, McCay would purport to be a minor and request sexually explicit images from them. McCay’s conduct occurred in numerous locations as McCay was previously stationed in the United Kingdom, Turkey, and the Southern District of Illinois.

In January 2024, a review of McCay’s new electronic devices occurred after McCay sent money via CashApp to a suspected minor. During this second search, law enforcement found thousands of additional images and videos of child sexual abuse material along with additional communications with suspected minors.

From April 2023 through January 2024, McCay communicated with two minor victims and requested sexually explicit images from them. The child victims were 11 and 12 at the time. McCay had nearly two-dozen videos and images of the minor victims on his electronic device and McCay distributed some of those files to others.

“The exploitation of children has a lasting and profound effect on everyone involved, from the victims to the investigators,” said Special Agent Elijah Bell, with the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. “Through the collaboration between our agents, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, our local law enforcement partners, and the Northamptonshire Police Department in the United Kingdom, we were able to swiftly pursue justice.”

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdil/pr/former-senior-airman-sentenced-25-years-sexually-exploiting-children

Operation Viper Results in 39 Arrests, the Seizure of 35 Firearms, Large Quantities of Narcotics, Money, and Nine Federal Indictments

LITTLE ROCK—In coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Little Rock Field Office announce the results of Operation Viper. Operation Viper, a high-intensity fugitive apprehension initiative, resulted in 26 warrants executed, the arrests of 39 individuals, a seizure of 35 firearms, the seizure of $74,400 in illegal proceeds, approximately 100 pounds of marijuana, and large quantities of fentanyl and other illicit pills. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has indicted nine of individuals arrested for federal firearms violations.

“Together with our law enforcement partners, our office seeks to remove as many violent and repeat offenders from our communities as possible,” said U.S. Attorney Jonathan D. Ross, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Arkansas. “The success of this collaboration reflects the ongoing commitment of our office, law enforcement, and first responder partnerships to lower violent crime and the consistent pursuit of violent offenders across Arkansas.”

“The success of Operation Viper reflects the unwavering commitment of the FBI and our strong partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout Arkansas,” said Special Agent in Charge Jason Van Goor, FBI Little Rock Field Office. “Violent crime will not be tolerated in our state, and we will continue to aggressively target and hold accountable those who endanger our communities.”

On June 2, 2026, nine individuals arrested as part of Operation Viper were indicted by a federal grand jury, as follows:

Werrick Baines, 19, Jacksonville, Arkansas,

Kenny Lamar Branson, 41, Little Rock, Arkansas,

Ynohtna W. Carroll, 25, North Little Rock, Arkansas,

Leon Harris, 20, Little Rock, Arkansas,

Charles Edward Layton, III, 40, North Little Rock, Arkansas,

Jeffery Wayne Murdock, 41, Little Rock, Arkansas,

Terjun Tramaine Parker, 49, Alexander, Arkansas,

Zavier Marqise Rhodes, 23, North Little Rock, Arkansas, and

Kaylon Roshon Robinson, 27, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Federal charges for these individuals include felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a machinegun, and possession with intent to deliver marijuana.

In addition to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Arkansas, and FBI’s Little Rock Field Office, additional agencies involved in Operation Viper include, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Marshals Service, Arkansas State Police, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, White County Sheriff’s Office, Little Rock Police Department, North Little Rock Police Department, Pine Bluff Police Department, Arkansas Community Correction, and the STAR Team from the Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edar/pr/operation-viper-results-39-arrests-seizure-35-firearms-large-quantities-narcotics

New York City Public School Teacher Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography

Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Joseph Taylor McKeel, a public school teacher at a high school in New York City, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. The proceeding was held before United States Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-Goldenberg. When sentenced, McKeel faces up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

Joseph Nocella, Jr., United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, and James C. Barnacle, Jr., Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI), announced the guilty plea.

“McKeel possessed graphic images of child sexual abuse, including sexual abuse of infants and toddlers, all while employed in a position of trust as a high school biology teacher,” stated United States Attorney Nocella. “Prosecuting those who victimize children by feeding the market for child pornography will always be a top priority of our Office and our law enforcement partners.”

“Joseph McKeel, a New York City public-school teacher, exploited children by obtaining child pornography that included infants and toddlers. This is not just a horrific violation of law and abuse of children, but a profound betrayal of the trust placed in him as a teacher. Our FBI/NYPD Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Force will relentlessly pursue those who engage in such despicable conduct,” stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle.

As set forth in court filings, McKeel, a high school biology teacher, possessed hundreds of images of child pornography. McKeel was arrested in March 2026 on his way to work carrying a backpack that contained a thumb drive with over 150 images of child sexual abuse, along with a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. An additional device containing child sexual abuse material was found during the execution of a search warrant at McKeel’s residence.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/new-york-city-public-school-teacher-pleads-guilty-possession-child-pornography

10 arrested in child exploitation operation in Apache Junction

Ten people were arrested in a two-day, multi-agency child exploitation operation in Apache Junction.

On June 5 and June 6, federal, state and local authorities targeted people who were allegedly setting up meetings with minors online. Undercover officers posed as minors and documented the communication with the suspects, according to the Apache Junction Police Department.

Officers coordinated meetings with the suspects and arrested 10 who showed up. Though the meetings were in Apache Junction, none of the suspects were from Apache Junction and traveled from other parts of Arizona, officials said.

All are facing felony charges, including luring a minor for sexual exploitation, attempted sexual contact with a minor, sex trafficking and aggravated luring.

Bonds were set as high as $350,000, officials said. Police did not name any of the suspects arrested.

https://www.azfamily.com/page/seen-on-tv/

Former contracted DCS employee accused of sending, receiving child sex abuse material from teen he transported for supervised visits

Court documents say the Jose Briseno, 60, of Indianapolis, initially met the girl while working for a company contracted by DCFS in Illinois.

A man said to be contracted by the Department of Child Services in Indiana is now facing charges in connection to a child solicitation and exploitation investigation. Court documents say he began communicating and asking for inappropriate pictures from a minor he had transported to supervised visits with her mother.

Jose Briseno, 60, of Indianapolis, faces a charge for possession of child sex abuse material, a Level 6 felony.

According to court documents, Briseno worked for ADDUS Homecare. The ADDUS website states they provide home care and support services. Court documents say he was contracted as a part of the company by the Department of Child and Family Services in Illinois. Court documents also state that Briseno worked for a company called Family Ties, LLC which is said to be connected to DCS in Indiana.

During the investigation, court documents say police also found evidence Briseno is also a religious leader at several churches and is also a hospice chaplain.

Court documents say IMPD and the Indiana Internet Crimes against children Task Force received information from the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office in Illinois that the suspect in their investigation of alleged child solicitation and exploitation lived in Indianapolis and potentially worked for the Department of Child Services.

According to court documents, police learned the situation allegedly started several years ago, when the victim said Briseno would transport her and her siblings to supervised visits with their mother. The victim allegedly told police they always thought Briseno, who they knew as Joe, was weird. The victim also told police he would buy them Starbucks and show them pictures of women he might date, asking if they thought the women were attractive.

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/contracted-dcs-employee-accused-of-sending-receiving-child-sex-abuse-material-from-teen-he-transported-for-supervised-visits-servis-addus-solicitation/531-85c7903b-b191-4051-a94d-0931d79d70a9

NJ school community shaken as band director faces child sex assault charges

A 37-year-old music teacher and band director at two public schools in Bloomfield has been accused of repeatedly raping a teen victim who was also a former student.

Daniel Burbank, of Monroe Township, has been a teacher and band director at Bloomfield Middle School and assistant band director at Bloomfield High School.

Burbank was arrested on Friday and charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual contact, criminal restraint, endangering the welfare of a child, and luring.

His employment status with the public school district was not immediately known.

https://nj1015.com/bloomfield-band-director-charged/

DC child psychotherapist gets 10 years for distributing child sex abuse material

Law enforcement found over 300 videos and 23,000 images of child pornography on Victor Renato Blythe's devices, they said.

A former D.C. psychotherapist who specialized in working with children and adolescents was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia.

Victor Renato Blythe, 61, previously worked in the Psychiatry Department at Children’s National Medical Center, according to a press release.

Blythe started to collect child sexual abuse material in 2000 and attempted to sexually exploit children, according to court documents. He traded the material with multiple people for six years, including a person who was later arrested for child sexual abuse.

Blythe advised the person who was arrested on how to groom children for sexual abuse, according to the press release.

The other person told Blythe he was afraid he was making a 14-year-old child uneasy when he was video chatting with him. Blythe told him to keep chatting with the 14-year-old and that he "will get comfortable with you video chatting once again."

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-child-psychotherapist-sentenced-to-10-years-for-distributing-child-porn/4117429/

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How Israel made Trump's Iran betrayal inevitable

Trump pulled the plug on Iran because Israel spent years manicuring the lawn it only knows how to mow.

"Finish the job."

That's the phrase heard over and over since October 7.

When you dissect what it truly entails, it would involve getting rid of Hamas and the conditions that created it and keep it thriving. Zooming out, it would involve doing the same about Hezbollah, the Houthis, and, of course, the Iranian regime behind all of them.

Asking how Israel has ended up where it is now, hands seemingly shackled, unable to continue what may be seen as defensive actions, leaves a simple question: Were the wars that raged since October 7, 2023, actually defensive?

They certainly had defensive features. The pager operation in Lebanon was certainly defensive. Striking nuclear facilities in Iran was too.

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-899630

Israelis deserve answers on US-Iran deal, not a campaign speech

Netanyahu’s address on the US-Iran deal leaves Israelis without answers, focusing on political messaging rather than clarity on the agreement’s implications.

The Israeli people are desperate to hear some straight talk about what the burgeoning deal between the US and Iran means for them.

Instead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a superficial campaign speech on Monday night during his televised address to the nation.

We deserve more. We have endured two major conflicts with the Iranian regime: the ’12-day war’ last June, and beginning on February 28th this year, for 40 days (with a one-day flare-up last week), we’ve spent hours in shelters as Iranian ballistic missiles rained down indiscriminately in attempts to kill as many Israeli civilians as possible. Lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and nerves were frayed.

https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-899623

It's all a pyramid scheme. I'll explain, just invert to get a pyramid:

Low level all smart devices create a node, huge volume

Next is the data centers compiling the data creating more nodes

Then you have state controls creating more nodes

Then countries creating their own node.

The continents creating more nodes

Then computation servers at the top controlling everything, single control system.

Question is what entity can fund the trillions being spent worldwide to create this infrastructure?

And if the central bankers are funding this without voter input, does this prove we live in a banker engineered debt slave system?

"You are a slave Neo"

Food for thought!