Former Editor-in-Chief of Leftist News Outlet Charged with Child Sex Crimes in Massachusetts, Accused of Sharing Extensive Illegal Material
Slade Sohmer, 44, a former editor-in-chief of a video-focused news website, The Recount, has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography.
On October 17, during a search at Sohmer’s residence in Otis, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force confiscated a phone containing hundreds of child pornography images and videos, as per an affidavit presented in court. Among the disturbing contents, a video allegedly recorded by Sohmer of a minor being raped was found, according to Berkshire Eagle.
Some of the photographs, more than 1,300, and videos in Sohmer’s collection show kids as young as 3 or 4 years old.
Along with the photos, police also found text messages that were reportedly sent by Sohmer and shared details on how to kidnap and rape a child.
