SDSU Friends of Journalism/Media Studies

10/27/2024

Joe and the Mick are the only other reason I would root for the Yankees against Los Angeles. The other reason? Dodger Hater

10/15/2024

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF 14 YEAR OLD GIRL

COURTESY US DOJ, SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN DIEGO – Eric Jin of San Diego pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that he persuaded a 14-year-old girl to send him s*xually explicit photographs of herself, including an image of her leg where she had carved the defendant’s name into her skin with a knife at his direction.

Jin was indicted on May 15, 2024. He pleaded guilty to S*xual Exploitation of a Minor in connection with his online communications with the girl. For example, according to his plea agreement, Jin demanded that she take s*xually graphic pictures of herself without clothing in December 2022 and again in February 2023. The girl did as Jin directed and sent him the photos. It was on the February date that he ordered her to carve his first name into her skin and send him a photo.

Jin also admitted to sending the victim images of other minors engaged in s*xually explicit conduct.

“This defendant repeatedly victimized, exploited, and literally scarred a child,” said U.S. Attorney Tara McGrath. “This horrific crime serves as a reminder to keep a very close eye on who kids are talking to online.”



“While all crimes we investigate are deplorable, the s*xual exploitation of children is an especially flagitious violation,” said FBI San Diego Acting Special Agent in Charge Houtan Moshrefi. “Let Eric Jin’s guilty plea be a clear message that the FBI and its partners will aggressively pursue people who intend to exploit children in such a despicable manner.”



This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew Sherwood and Katie Grammenidis.



The defendant is scheduled to be sentenced on January 24, 2025.



DEFENDANT Case Number 24cr1071-JO

Eric Jin Age: 30 San Diego, CA



SUMMARY OF CHARGES



S*xual Exploitation of a Minor – Title 18, U.S.C., Section 2251(a) and (e)

Maximum penalty: Thirty years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison and a $500,000 fine



INVESTIGATING AGENCY



Federal Bureau of Investigation

10/08/2024

My backstory on this investigation begins when Sangamon County deputy shoots Sonya Massey in the face. Intense media pressure led to the public release of the deputy's work history. When I read through the documents, I noticed a number of police agencies gave him a good work review but one police agency sharply dissented from the popular view. In addition the military discharge in the paperwork indicated substance issues. Two major red flags that were missed or ignored.

As that story was evolving nationally, I was researching and writing a story about Jonathan LaRoche, a local officer who may go to prison for his behaviors. Both stories have one common thread-the wandering cop syndrome

How did a former El Cajon police officer with a history of alleged misconduct end up working as a detective for the Navy?

10/07/2024

FROM PADRE FAN IN LOS ANGELES quoting LOCAL DODGER LOVER NAMED DAVID VASSEGH REMEMBER HIM PADRE FANS?
"David Vassegh (Dodger reporter) says the Dodgers were thoroughly embarrassed.
He has never seen the home crowd so hostile. Says Profar and Tatis acted like clowns
Vassegh blames fans for not disrupting Profar during that catch.
Fans anywhere else would have reached out and disrupted that catch. That’s what home field advantage is supposed to be, not throwing crap on the field he says. "

He seems to forget that for years the Dodgers had fans that stab people, who arrive late and leave early.....there may be alot of them but they have some who wouldn't be allowed in Brooklyn....

10/07/2024

Best sports day in years. My Padres destroy Dodgers and my Redskins hammer Cleveland. All great.

10/05/2024

COURTESY inewsource and the talented Mr Breen

09/24/2024

Speaking of the White Sox...this sports writer has done a wonderful job in describing life in right field.....and in the WhiteSox clubhouse.....read it if you love the game

The Chicago White Sox are poised to break the record for the most losses in modern baseball history. Watching them do it has been strangely glorious.

09/05/2024

10 YEARS IN A FEDERAL LOCKUP......SERIOUS SENTENCE

University City High School Teacher Sentenced to 120 Months for Tryingto Buy S*x Acts from a 16-Year-Old

COURTESY USDOJ/SAN DIEGO – September 5, 2024
– Sean Stevenson, a former high school science teacher at University City High School, was
sentenced in federal court today to 120 months in prison for attempting to purchase oral s*x from a 16-
year-old. Stephenson was still a high school teacher at the time of the offense.
The defendant pleaded guilty on June 13, 2024, to one count of Attempted Enticement of a Minor.
According to the publicly-filed documents in the case, between April 9, 2023, and April 16, 2023,
Stevenson used a voice over internet protocol (VOIP) line to negotiate by text message for commercial
s*x with an individual that went by the name of Kash and who represented to Stevenson that she was 20
years old. From April 15, 2023, through April 16, 2023, Stevenson offered Kash a fee to find a female
under the age of 18 for Stevenson. In pertinent part, Stevenson stated to Kash the following:

• “And I don’t suppose you know in[sic] younger girls I could pay u a premium for?”
• “I pay u a finders fee and I pay her”
• “The younger the better.”

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• “Just keep it in mind if you come across any high school age girls”
• “Not young enough” (in response to Kash suggesting an 18 year old).

Between October 2, 2023, and October 24, 2023, Stevenson continued to negotiate by text message for
commercial s*x with an individual he believed to be Kash, but who was actually an undercover officer
(UC). When the UC referenced a 16-year-old cousin as being available for commercial s*x with Stevenson,
he responded “Oh ... yes!” and negotiated for the following:

• $150 for a “bbbj” (oral copulation without a condom)
• $100 for manual ge***al stimulation
• A “car date” (a commercial s*x encounter that occurs inside a vehicle)

On October 17, 2023, Stevenson messaged the UC “Do you still have a younger girl?” and again negotiated
the exchange of $150 for “bbbj” with the 16-year-old cousin.
On October 23, 2023, Stevenson re-engaged with the UC to confirm he still wanted to meet with the 16-
year-old cousin for a commercial s*x date. In pertinent part, Stevenson stated the following to the UC:

• “Ok, and $150 for a cardate bbbj. No condom.”
• “Also, can you send a pic of your cousin please?” (lips emoji)
• “S*xy pic”

On October 24, 2023, Stevenson agreed to meet with the 16-year-old cousin for the commercial s*x date.
The UC provided an address in San Diego, to which Stevenson asked, “what is she wearing?” (in reference
to the 16-year-old cousin). Stevenson also renegotiated a fee of $140 for oral s*x.
On October 24, 2023, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Stevenson arrived at the provided location. Stevenson
drove to a parking lot where he had a full, unobstructed view of the meeting location and then drove laps
near the location where Stevenson was told the 16-year-old cousin would be arriving. Stevenson was
stopped and placed under arrest. During the arrest, $140 cash was located in the driver’s side door storage
area of Stevenson’s sports car.
“Mr. Stevenson’s determination to purchase s*x acts from a minor is appalling,” said U.S. Attorney Tara
McGrath. “Thankfully he was caught before harming an actual child. The sentence imposed today reflects
the magnitude of our commitment to protecting the vulnerable from exploitation.”

08/09/2024

I have seen some anchors in the business who this critter might be an improvement on.....but overall, this makes a local news person uneasy......maybe Im just old school......

“The news stories that NAT presents are focused towards young people who don’t connect well with the old style newscast. We are looking to connect with these people with this technology for them to consume news,” says Oswaldo Aguilar Castro.

08/07/2024

For those of you ticked off over ADU here is a chance to express express your concerns to a wide audience....jw

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08/01/2024

State Water Project Supplies Could Fall up to 23% Within 20 Years Due to Climate Change

Los Angeles Times - July 31 - Climate change threatens to dramatically shrink the amount of water California can deliver over the next 20 years and could reduce supplies available from the State Water Project by up to 23%, according to new projections released Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration.

The analysis by the California Department of Water Resources examined a range of climate change scenarios and projected that by 2043 the average amount of water transported through the massive network of reservoirs and canals to more than half the state’s population could decline between 13% and 23%.

07/26/2024

LATE FRIDAY HEADS UP FROM SD DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE

A juvenile court hearing for two minors charged in connection with shootings that occurred in Chula Vista in March of this year that left one person dead and two people injured. Prosecutors will bring a motion to dismiss the case and defer prosecution to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Given the media’s previous requests to attend hearings in this case, the District Attorney has filed a motion to allow the media and public access to the hearing. The judge will make the final determination on access.