Prosecutor's arrest in sex sting leaves his town worried

[The Straight Story]

Prosecutor's arrest in sex sting leaves his town worried

GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) -- Assistant U.S. Attorney John D.R. Atchison led a seemingly idyllic life in this upscale beach community. The married father of three was a respected figure who coached girls' softball and basketball in a park just a few blocks from his home.

But all that came crumbling down when he was arrested last weekend in Detroit in an Internet sex sting for allegedly trying to molest what he thought was a 5-year-old girl. Officials say he later tried to hang himself while jailed.

Atchison, 53, had been communicating with an undercover sheriff's detective Macomb County, Mich., who was posing online as the fictitious girl's mother and arranged for him to have sex with the child, police said. He was arrested carrying presents for her, including a doll and earrings, and sexual materials, officials said.

In the community that once applauded Atchison for his dedication to youth sports, people now worry that he might have held other secrets. Authorities have so far found no cases of child abuse in Florida involving Atchison.

As a federal prosecutor, he mostly worked on tax and financial crime cases. According to court records, it appears he never prosecuted child sex abuse cases.

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[Ian David]

1. Bush appointees should all have to register as sex offenders by default. n/t

[NJCher]

2. here's a pic of the creep

It's at philly.com:

http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation_world/20070917_ap_fedsprosecutorsoughtsexwithgirl5.html


I just don't understand this. How could anyone even have this desire, let alone act on it?

I think I'm going to be sick now.



Cher

[Bluebear]

3. When he arrived Sunday, he was carrying presents for the girl, including a doll and earrings,"

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007709190443

:puke: