https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/tags/sexual-exploitation/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:45:39 GMT en-us https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/former-dance-instructor-facing-9-years-for-secret-taping/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/former-dance-instructor-facing-9-years-for-secret-taping/ Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:05:00 GMT A former dance instructor from Mission Viejo Dance and Performing Arts Center was found guilty of secretly video taping 12 to 14 year old girls as they changed out of their swimwear. The incident happened in April of 2007 at his home in Aliso Viejo in Orange County. The District Attorney describes that 31-year old…

]]> A former dance instructor from Mission Viejo Dance and Performing Arts Center was found guilty of secretly video taping 12 to 14 year old girls as they changed out of their swimwear. The incident happened in April of 2007 at his home in Aliso Viejo in Orange County. The District Attorney describes that 31-year old Jason Marian set up a video camera in the downstairs bathroom of his home and asked them to change there. The D.A states that he knew exactly what he was doing, and that he had befriended the families and his students which made the whole situation even more devious. Marian had explained that he had set up the videotape for his wife, not the girls. He was also convicted of sexual acts with a 16 year old which came to light as a result of the secret taping being discovered. The camera was found by one of the dancers when it toppled over under a counter. She took the camera and gave it to her parents who then turned it over to the police. The investigation into the taping produced evidence that suggested that Marian had engaged in inappropriate sexual activities with a 16-year-old dancer. Penal Code Sections 647(d), 314, 261.5 and 288.

]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/cover-up-the-cherubs/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/cover-up-the-cherubs/ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:36:00 GMT A couple was charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor after pictures were seen by a Walgreens’ worker. The incident started when the photo developer at Walgreens noticed pictures of naked children. She notified the loss prevention department who later informed authorities. Out of thirty photos a few showed the father kissing…

]]> A couple was charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor after pictures were seen by a Walgreens’ worker. The incident started when the photo developer at Walgreens noticed pictures of naked children. She notified the loss prevention department who later informed authorities. Out of thirty photos a few showed the father kissing the naked 9-month old on his bottom, ear, and genitals. The rest of the photos were not deemed pornographic. During the police investigation officials uncovered that the couple was living and working in the U.S. illegally. The father will most likely be deported, while the mother is willing to leave voluntarily once she gets her child back. The baby is in state care. A similar incident from pictures developed at a Wal-Mart, resulted in three sisters ages 5- years old, 4-years old, and 18-months being taken from their home. Pictures depicting the girls during and after bath time prompted police to investigate and started what parents called a year long nightmare. In both cases officials are standing behind their investigation with the basic idea that it’s better to be safe than sorry. The safest strategy might be to not post child pictures on social networks or photo sharing sites if the child is not fully dressed. See, Penal Code Section 311.3.

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