equineluvr

Months ago, when THIS story was posted here --

"LOUISVILLE, Ky., (WDRB) – Kenneth Betts, one of two former Louisville Metro Police officers indicted Wednesday for allegedly sexual abusing teens while with the department's Explorer program , wrote on Facebook this week that he is innocent.

“I would never do something to harm anyone or a program that did so (much) good,” Betts wrote Thursday on his Facebook page.

“I was not raised nor have I ever wanted or did (sic) hurt someone like they are saying,” Betts wrote in response to comments from friends offering support. “It’s for sure hard on my family and I but I know I have God and so many wonderful family and friends on my side.”

Betts maintains a semi-private Facebook page and doesn’t use his full name on the site. The posts are viewable to his Facebook friends, which include local judges, attorneys, Metro Council members and police officers.

Betts is one of two former officers facing criminal charges and civil litigation resulting from their alleged sexual abuse of teens under their supervision as part of a program for young people interested in law enforcement careers."

http://www.wdrb.com/story/35154430/former-lmpd-officer-charged-with-sexual-abuse-in-explorer-case-defends-himself-in-facebook-posts

I relayed a true story of what happened to me during youth with a Baton Rouge, LA Explorers cop back in the 1970s. At that time, I wrote that ALL "EXPLORERS" PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED.

kazza64

she's lucky she didnt ' suicide '

sunajAeon

This is an interesting story but has nothing to do with Pizzagate

turitelle

Pedophiles in positions of authority... it as related as 70% of the articles here.

sunajAeon

I looked at the info, didn't see the instance of pedophilia, but wife swapping, harrassment, etc.

turitelle

Here it is: • Two officers “had sexual intercourse with members of the Gilroy Explorers, comprised of youth ranging in age from fourteen (14) to twenty-one (21). When their conduct came to light, [one] was demoted, but then ‘got his stripes’ back, while [the other] was allowed to resign.”

sunajAeon

Ok thanks, its a little unclear but that passage does state that-thanx for clarification, that is outrageous for police personnel, would like to see more info on this part, although by and large the article seems to describe the situation as generally slutty behavior among adults (which is not to minimize this charge in any way); this is a woman bringing a suit against the department for sexual harassment, which makes me a little cautious until she clarifies this part-I don't see any verification from any other witnesses etc. so far but this is certainly a very newsworthy allegation at this point

turitelle

Gilroy, CA – A new lawsuit filed by a former employee is drawing attention to the Gilroy Police Department, amid accusations that high-ranking officials promoted an environment that was rife with sexual misconduct, which included everything from sex parties to inappropriate relations with underage members of the “Police Explorers” program.

After 25 years with the department, Patricia Harrell was fired from her position as a senior police communications supervisor in 2015, just three years before she was set to retire with full benefits. While she was allegedly fired for “improper conduct” with trainees, Harrell claims that she was just trying to warn them about the situation in the GPD, according to an explosive report from the Gilroy Dispatch.

Narcissism

“Police Explorers” that aptly named that ... :)