Staff Reports
A string of shocking arrests has put a spotlight on predators who hid behind politics, causes, or uniforms. The arrest of a D.C. police lieutenant who once chaired his union — accused of trying to meet a 15-year-old for sex — is the latest in a run of cases that include teachers and activists. These are criminal allegations, not political talking points, but they expose serious failures in institutions that are supposed to protect children and enforce the law.
The arrests and the allegations
According to reports, a Metropolitan Police lieutenant who was celebrated years ago as the first openly gay chairman of his union is now accused of soliciting what he thought was a 15-year-old online and arranging a meeting. He faces charges related to solicitation and child sexual exploitation. Other recent arrests involve people who identify as activists, organizers, or educators and are accused of similar crimes involving minors. The common thread in the news is alarming: all
