Vigilante Justice: Online groups target child predators, Indiana prosecutors concerned about risky behavior Dustin Grove
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A growing number of county prosecutors say they’re concerned about civilian groups taking the law into their own hands in an effort to expose alleged child predators.
“It’s very dangerous,” said Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings. “They have engaged in very risky behavior here several times. Someone is likely to be hurt if they continue.”
Similar statements have come out in recent weeks from prosecutors in Elkhart, Howard and Orange counties.
Law enforcement officials call them vigilantes. But Austin Spain said he’s just trying to protect children in his community from a problem he believes the justice system can’t keep up with.
Vigilante Justice: Online groups target child predators, Indiana prosecutors concerned about risky behavior
Groups across the country, including right here in Indiana, are busting suspected child sex predators on social media, but it s not always welcomed by prosecutors. Author: Dustin Grove Updated: 1:00 AM EDT April 28, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS A growing number of county prosecutors say they’re concerned about civilian groups taking the law into their own hands in an effort to expose alleged child predators.
“It’s very dangerous,” said Madison County Prosecutor Rodney Cummings. “They have engaged in very risky behavior here several times. Someone is likely to be hurt if they continue.”