Chicago Man Arrested for Preying on Massachusetts Teenager via Snapchat
A disturbing case of online exploitation has come to light after a 14-year-old girl from Massachusetts was allegedly coerced into sending explicit content by a 30-year-old man from Chicago. Joshua Rogers, the suspect in question, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
According to prosecutors, Rogers posed as a 17-year-old boy named "John" living in Boston on Snapchat, a popular social media platform among teenagers. He allegedly convinced the girl to engage in sexually explicit activities by sending her messages urging her to document these acts in photos and videos. In one instance, after the girl expressed a desire to meet in person, Rogers demanded that she provide him with explicit content as a condition of meeting up.
The investigation revealed that Rogers was willing to go to extreme measures, including kidnapping or running away from home, if the girl did not comply with his demands. The parents of the girl became aware of her online interactions with Rogers and contacted police in July, leading to an arrest in Chicago.
Rogers' court appearance in Boston has yet to be scheduled, but authorities are taking steps to ensure he faces justice for his alleged crimes. As a suspect, he is now facing serious charges that could result in decades behind bars if convicted.
A disturbing case of online exploitation has come to light after a 14-year-old girl from Massachusetts was allegedly coerced into sending explicit content by a 30-year-old man from Chicago. Joshua Rogers, the suspect in question, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
According to prosecutors, Rogers posed as a 17-year-old boy named "John" living in Boston on Snapchat, a popular social media platform among teenagers. He allegedly convinced the girl to engage in sexually explicit activities by sending her messages urging her to document these acts in photos and videos. In one instance, after the girl expressed a desire to meet in person, Rogers demanded that she provide him with explicit content as a condition of meeting up.
The investigation revealed that Rogers was willing to go to extreme measures, including kidnapping or running away from home, if the girl did not comply with his demands. The parents of the girl became aware of her online interactions with Rogers and contacted police in July, leading to an arrest in Chicago.
Rogers' court appearance in Boston has yet to be scheduled, but authorities are taking steps to ensure he faces justice for his alleged crimes. As a suspect, he is now facing serious charges that could result in decades behind bars if convicted.