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1w ago

Vice president of Bikers Against Child Abuse chapter arrested for sex crimes against children

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"Oh shit, this is bikers against child abuse? Sorry, I'm in the wrong room."

Is there a possibility that they were in possession of the material because they were investigating child abuse?
- Doesn’t seem like it
  John Todaro, 49, of Amherst, was allegedly found to be in possession of child pornography following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. He was also disseminating child pornography, officials said.
  
  Yes I read that, but it can mean anything. Disseminating can literally just be "this is the girl we need to save:". I'm not claiming they are innocent. But these are bikers with a cause. Governmental CSAM investigators also have and share these images.
- Sure that's the reason...

Released on his own recognizance?
What the fuck

Unfortunately, it's the kind of role that'll attract predators, even though I'm sure most of the people involved just want to do good. Like teaching and abusers and nurses and serial killing, etc.
- And cops
  
  politicians. Basically any position that grants power over others — especially the weak and vulnerable — which is why there should be an "abuse of power multiplier" applied to these criminals more than any other.
  Politicians and other parties who engage in political or regulatory corruption should get life in prison, as they destroy the public trust in democracy and institutions. Same for the justice system.
  
  No, they said that most of them want to do good. So not like cops.

Todaro was released on his own recognizance. He is expected back in court in May.
wat
- Innocent until proven guilty. Nobody should be in jail without a conviction.
  
  Illinois does it right. No bail. Either you are released pending trial, or you see a judge where you may be held pending trial.
  New York State has bail. Why this guy was released without even having to post bail is beyond me.

The only details released were that he was arrested for possession of underage pornography. That could be depicting someone who is 17 or 7. He has not been convicted of anything at this time.
- Possession and dissemination.
  Also, the definition of "POSSESSING A SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD" under New York Penal Law § 263.16 specifies "any performance which includes sexual conduct by a child less than sixteen years of age."
  Yes, he hasn't been convicted of anything, but the accusation is that he shared sexually explicit images of a child who was 15 or younger.
  
  Ah, I was assuming it was a federal charge since anything on the internet will fall into their jurisdiction.
- Neither of those seem good...

Bet he’s getting a cabinet position
- He’ll be in charge of the new K-2 education reform.
- fails upwards

Just when you thought it was safe to trust a biker, something like this happens. Now where will I get my crank and human trafficking?
- Now where will I get my crank and human trafficking?
  Go find a businessman, they'd know.
- They just had an election for Gates' congressional seat. 😩

Every accusation is a confession example 1,344,512,275.

I... guess he was trying to stop more of it. Regret?
- Everyone's gonna get abused out there. May as well do it at home where you know the kids are at least safe

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