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Child Pornography

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Parents Talk

Parents Talk: When are Naked Photos of Children OK?

The child pornography charges against football coach Todd Hoffner have many parents asking what types of photos are appropriate.

Child pornography is usually pretty clear-cut. That’s what former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner told Minnesota Public Radio on Thursday. The cases she handled were typically “pretty hardcore stuff” that were easily identifiable as child pornography. But that’s not so clear in the case of Todd Hoffner, the Minnesota State University—Mankato football coach charged with making pornographic videos of his children. On Wednesday, Hoffner’s attorney told a court the videos found on Hoffner’s work phone were of innocent family moments with his children—who were between the ages of 4 and 9 years old. Photos of naked children are hardly unknown to parents. Mothers and fathers lovingly capture moments of toddlers bathing in sinks or …

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Monday, October 29, 2012

South Metro Crime Report

Dad Allegedly Abused 5-Year-Old Daughter, Filmed the Abuse for Pornography

In other crime news from across the South Metro region, an Apple Valley man is charged with strangling a woman, and a Burnsville man is convicted of trafficking underage girls.

  The following articles first appeared on Patch sites throughout the South Metro region during the past week. To read the full articles, click on the headline links.   Dad Allegedly Abused 5-Year-Old Daughter, Filmed the Abuse for Pornography Dakota County Attorney: Mom knew of abuse and failed to stop it.   Apple Valley Man Charged with Strangling, Threatening Woman Police say Dwayne Washington choked the victim, threatened to kill her and kept a gun in the closet which had its serial number illegally scratched off. Apple Valley Police Arrest Habitual Check Forger, Drug User Police say Rachael Marie Morey used a forged check to buy gift cards at an Apple Valley store, and that she had methamphetamine and stolen credit cards and Social …

Sunday, October 14, 2012

South Metro News Roundup

Zoo's Tiger Cubs Make Public Debut, Eagan Plans for Huge New Outlet Mall

In other news from around the South Metro, the Minnesota Marriage Amendment debate gets hotter, and new restaurants open in Burnsville.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the area's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at news from the past week that may affect or interest you. To see the full stories, click on the headline links.   Minnesota Zoo Tiger Cubs Make Public Debut Naming contest continues via zoo’s Facebook page. Two Walmart Workers from Minnesota Involved in Job Action But don't expect to see picket lines or any signs of a "strike" in Dakota County.   Hurricane Grill & Wings Opens in Burnsville Surf-themed family restaurant opens to a line of people. The Rack Bar & Grill Comes to Burnsville New restaurant takes up quarters at former Timber Lodge Steakhouse…

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