Items written by Riley Crouthamel

• Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Exploiting Women in Sex Trafficking Scheme

  Date: February 22, 2025

  On January 30, Eric Jefferson, 41, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to one of four sex trafficking charges. As a part of his plea agreement, Jefferson also acknowledged his … Read more about Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Exploiting Women in Sex Trafficking Scheme »

• Cassville Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of Minor

  Date: February 22, 2025

  On January 14, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania sentenced Robert Mansberger, 59, of Cassville, Pennsylvania, to 8.5 years of federal imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release for the attempted enticement of a minor. … Read more about Cassville Man Sentenced to 8.5 Years in Federal Prison for Attempted Enticement of Minor »

• California Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography and Making a Hoax Bomb Threat in Connection with Retaliation Against a Cumberland County Minor

  Date: February 21, 2025

  On December 23, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Nathanial Sean Deleon, 20, of Tulare, California, pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography, or child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and making a false … Read more about California Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Child Pornography and Making a Hoax Bomb Threat in Connection with Retaliation Against a Cumberland County Minor »

• Lancaster County Man Sentenced to Up to 6 Years for Attempting to Buy Sex from a Minor

  Date: February 21, 2025

  On December 23, Amir Hossain, 35, of East Hempfield Township, PA, was sentenced to 1.5 to 6 years in prison followed by 3 years of probation for his attempt to arrange to rape who he believed was a 14-year-old girl. … Read more about Lancaster County Man Sentenced to Up to 6 Years for Attempting to Buy Sex from a Minor »

• Behind the Veil of Fame: Fox Sports Personality and Executive Sued for Sexual Harassment

  Date: February 21, 2025

  On January 3, 2025, Noushin Faraji filed a complaint against Fox Sports and former Fox Sports personality Skip Bayless, alleging that Bayless offered to pay her $1.5 million for sex. Faraji, who worked a hairstylist on the set of Fox … Read more about Behind the Veil of Fame: Fox Sports Personality and Executive Sued for Sexual Harassment »

• Beyond Tate: Rebuilding Healthy Masculinity in the Digital Age

  Date: February 19, 2025

  It is easy to dismiss young men that idolize Andrew Tate, a man accused of sexual assault, human trafficking, and rape. However, upon closer look, I believe that their admiration reflects challenges unique to the post-pandemic tech era, underscoring the … Read more about Beyond Tate: Rebuilding Healthy Masculinity in the Digital Age »

• Weaponizing Justice and Silencing Survivors: Andrew Tate’s Abuse of the Legal System

  Date: February 18, 2025

  In recent years, self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate have faced mounting allegations for a host of sex crimes. As previously discussed, in one such case, the Tate brothers were indicted for human trafficking and forming an … Read more about Weaponizing Justice and Silencing Survivors: Andrew Tate’s Abuse of the Legal System »

• Andrew Tate: Self-Proclaimed Misogynist and “King of Toxic Masculinity”

  Date: February 17, 2025

  In recent years, Andrew Tate, 37-year-old British-American influencer and so-called “king of toxic masculinity,” has gained an extensive online following by marketing his controversial but alluring brand to young men and boys wrestling with their own ideas of masculinity. However … Read more about Andrew Tate: Self-Proclaimed Misogynist and “King of Toxic Masculinity” »

• Bradford County Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor for Sexual Conduct

  Date: February 12, 2025

  On January 22, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania sentenced Mark Douglas Miller, 45, of Wyalusing, PA, to 12.5 years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release for transporting a minor to engage … Read more about Bradford County Man Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison for Transporting a Minor for Sexual Conduct »

• Williamsport Man Charged for Child Sex Trafficking

  Date: February 3, 2025

  On December 23, Nicholas Peterson, 22, was arrested and charged with multiple criminal acts after a 14-year-old girl reported multiple instances between May and September of 2024 when Peterson allegedly provided the minor drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual … Read more about Williamsport Man Charged for Child Sex Trafficking »