Real life vs prosactive stings

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As a firm believer in being a Good Samaritan, I always try to help those in need whenever I can. On November 9, 2016, I came across a Tallahassee Police Department alert seeking public help to find a missing runaway, K.P. Without hesitation, I sprang into action.

Within six hours, I found the K.P.’s  location on an adult website and reported it immediately to the authorities. My values of compassion, honesty, and responsibility as a Good Samaritan led me to do the right thing, even though it wasn’t the easiest thing to do to K.P.

Fast forward to February 12, 2017, and I found myself facing an accusation of traveling to meet an imaginary minor. However, during the pre-trial and trial, evidence emerged that shed light on the incident with K.P.  90 days earlier. I had reported the K.P.’s  location to the authorities, and the PDFs below clearly indicated the date and time of the report.

It's worth noting that in order to obtain details of someone's location, one must first acquiesce to the purpose of the ad without solicitation. Despite having proof of my actions and I followed the law, the court denied its presentation to the jury.

As a Good Samaritan, I believe in doing the right thing, even when it's difficult or inconvenient. My sense of duty to help others and my commitment to upholding values of honesty and responsibility were the driving forces behind my actions and my actions now.

After I reported K.P. I found a YouTube video from her at 13. As I scrolled through the video, my heart sank as I watched K.P. recount her story of trauma and abuse through handwritten note cards. It was clear that she had gone through something unimaginable, and it was heartbreaking to think that no one had been there to help her through it.

I couldn't shake the feeling of empathy that had taken hold of me since watching that video. Despite not knowing K.P., I knew I had to reach out to her and make sure she was okay. I was relieved when she responded was, but then told me about the struggles she and her family were facing. I felt it was my responsibility to help in any way that I could.

But as time went on, I realized that the state and law enforcement were not doing enough to protect vulnerable children like K.P. They seemed to prioritize the arrest of men online over finding and helping minors who were being exploited and abused in the real world. 

It was frustrating to see how the authorities were posing as minors online instead of focusing their attention on finding the real children who were being abused. This approach seemed to do more harm than good, as it was not addressing the root of the problem.

Despite the risks, I continued to help K.P. in any way that I could, until the court ordered me to stop. I had promised K.P. that I would help her, but now I no longer could.

Months later, K.P.'s situation took a turn for the worse, and it was a painful reminder of the lack of support she had received from those in power. It was time for the state to change their approach and prioritize the well-being of vulnerable children like K.P. over their own agendas.

Through it all, I couldn't help but feel compassion for K.P. and the struggles she had faced. She deserved better, and it was up to all of us to make sure that children who are being exploited and abused in the real world and online are found and given the support and care they need.

Carefully review the police affidavits and transcript below. With K.P., it becomes clear that the state failed to protect her. The police's inaction, as well as the failure of the Florida Safe Harbor Act, led to K.P.'s tragic story. However, the state's failure did not end there.

During my trial, instead of having sympathy for K.P., the state put her history on display before the jury. This move was not only insensitive but also irrelevant to my case. K.P.'s past should not have been used to justify the exploitation she suffered.

Moreover, in Florida, a victim's chastity "is not a defense" and should not be used "as an offense." However, the trial testimony suggests that the state did precisely that. K.P.'s history was used to undermine her credibility and shift the focus away from the perpetrators towards me.

The state failed K.P. in several ways. The police's inaction by focusing on stings, the failure of the Florida Safe Harbor Act, and the insensitive handling of the trial all contributed to the injustice she and I suffered. It is time for the state to do better and prioritize the protection of victims, rather than their own agendas.