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New York banker accused of raping teen he pretended was his daughter hit with 75 new criminal charges
New York banker accused of raping teen he pretended was his daughter hit with 75 new criminal charges
A New York City banker who was accused of raping a 14-year-old he pretended was his daughter has been hit with dozens of additional charges over the alleged abuse of three more victims. Michael Olson, 55, was remanded in custody on 15 June and was initially indicted with 17 charges, including the rape and drugging of the girl he met online. On Tuesday, he was hit with a superseding indictment with 75 counts of criminal charges on allegations of continuing to target young girls online after being released on a $1m bond in May, Manhattan assistant district attorney John Fuller said. Additionally, he faces 32 felony counts for possessing videos and pictures of a child performing sexual acts. “These 32 [counts] represent some of the most graphic and lewd images that he possessed,” Mr Fuller said in Manhattan’s Supreme Court, according to New York Post. The initial charges on Mr Olson were linked to a 14-year-old girl who authorities said was found in a Midtown Manhattan hotel room with Mr Olson after overdosing on cocaine and Xanax on 26 May. Authorities said they found sex objects like vibrators, handcuffs, rope, lubricant and condoms in the room which the accused said were gifts to the girl. The investigation revealed there were numerous other victims and he had hundreds of screenshots of Instagram accounts of Asian teenage girls who had posted about not being able to afford clothes. He had found the Instagram account of the 14-year-old girl in December after she posted about clothes being too expensive. He then sent her a gift card to buy clothes and paid her money to spend time with him. Prosecutors alleged he raped the girl repeatedly and paid $700 a week to engage in sexual conduct in the hostel room passing her off as her daughter to avoid suspicion. According to Mr Fuller’s statement to the court, 50 new charges against him involve not only selling drugs to another child, but also engaging in the solicitation of children for prostitution. Judge Ann Scherzer issued orders to bar Mr Olson from contacting the alleged victims. “The orders are going to remain under seal so no one can see the names because they are children. But you will see the names, and with respect to those individuals – you may not have any contact with them whatsoever. None,” she told him. Mr Oslon has pleaded not guilty. Proposing a plea deal, prosecutors told the court that he can get his jail sentence reduced to 25 years and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Jeffrey Lichtman, his defence attorney, said they were caught off guard by the additional charges involving the new alleged victims. “There’s no allegation of any more sexual contact with any new victims,” Mr Lichtman said. “I understand where the offer is coming from, but for a 55-year-old defendant, 25 years might as well be a 1,000 [years],” he said. Read More ‘I believe I was drugged and raped at a police station - I deserve to know who my attacker is’ Investigators recall surreal moments during years-long investigation in Mexico's missing students Oppenheimer fans point out ‘disturbing’ shot going unnoticed by many viewers
2023-08-03 16:59
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional primary
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Utah's special congressional primary
Three candidates will compete in a special primary election in Utah for the Republican nomination to replace U.S. Rep. Chris Stewart, the six-term GOP lawmaker who'll step down Sept. 15
2023-09-01 23:20
Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police
Two men arrested under Official Secrets Act - Met Police
One of the men is alleged to have spied for China while working as a parliamentary researcher, the Sunday Times reports.
2023-09-10 06:26
'Made the worst movie ever': Internet slams Taika Waititi as he reveals he once had no interest in working with Marvel or directing 'Thor'
'Made the worst movie ever': Internet slams Taika Waititi as he reveals he once had no interest in working with Marvel or directing 'Thor'
In the latest episode of the ‘SmartLess' podcast, 'Thor' director Taika Waititi admitted, 'You know what? I had no interest in doing one of those films'
2023-11-28 20:20
Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification
Italy, Netherlands, Wales aim to secure Euro 2024 qualification
Reigning champions Italy are preparing for a decisive qualifier with Ukraine for a place at Euro 2024, while former winners the Netherlands and 2016 semi-finalists Wales are also aiming to book...
2023-11-14 10:20
Bomb squad descends as California mall is evacuated over brightly painted ‘suspicious toilet’
Bomb squad descends as California mall is evacuated over brightly painted ‘suspicious toilet’
A shopping centre in Southern California was evacuated and a young man arrested after a "suspicious toilet" was left near a movie theatre. Police evacuated the Americana Mall in Glendale on Thursday at about 8pm on suspicion of a bomb, with the alert lifted approximately two hours later, according to KTLA. Upon discovering the toilet, which had been painted in multiple bright colours. police found a note that claimed explosives were hidden within the porcelain. Bomb squads rushed to the scene as shoppers at the mall were herded toward the exits. Explosives experts then examined the toilet but did not find anything suspicious inside. KCAL News' sky camera captured pictures of the lavishly decorated lavatory, which had been left in a paved area next to a what looked like a music stand. It was unclear if the stand was related to the toilet incident. The bomb squad used drones and x-ray equipment to examine the toilet, according to KTLA. Once the x-ray came back clear, a pair of bomb squad members dismantled the toilet and later cleared the area. Rick Caruso, the owner of the shopping centre, released a statement following the incident. “Earlier this evening, a suspicious item and note were left at The Americana at Brand. As a result of our significant investment in security measures, we were able to quickly assist the GPD in identifying and locating a suspect who was then arrested,” he said. “We do not tolerate criminal activity on our properties and will take every step necessary to ensure the safety of our guests, tenants, residents and employees. We extend our gratitude to our security team and to the GPD for their quick response and action in arresting the suspect.” Police have reportedly arrested a 22-year-old man named Timothy Taratchila in connection with the toilet bomb threat. He was identified after police reviewed surveillance footage in which they saw him allegedly placing the toilet near the shopping centre. Mr Taratchila is reportedly from Burbank, and was being held at the Glendale Police Department pending $15,000 bail. The incident left one news anchor in disbelief as he reported exactly what was unfolding the mall. "Your eyes do not deceive you," CBS News' Desmond Shaw said. "I'm going to utter a sentence that I never thought I would utter, that a suspicious toilet has caused an evacuation of one of the most busy shopping centres in the greater LA area,” adding that the situation was "bizarre". Read More F-18 military jet crashes during training flight near San Diego Maui county sues Hawaiian Electric Company over deadly Lahaina fires Largest known gathering of octopuses discovered off California
2023-08-26 00:20
How tall was Matthew Perry? 'Friends' star was taller than his on screen wife Courteney Cox
How tall was Matthew Perry? 'Friends' star was taller than his on screen wife Courteney Cox
Apart from his iconic role in 'Friends,' Matthew Perry had a successful career with notable works like '17 Again,' and 'The Good Fight'
2023-10-29 16:49
'Leave my house alone': Tristan Tate slams Romanian police as infant and teenager go missing in Bucharest
'Leave my house alone': Tristan Tate slams Romanian police as infant and teenager go missing in Bucharest
Tristan Tate said, 'A 14-year-old and a 1-year-old have gone missing, and as we speak, police resources are being used to watch and listen to me'
2023-09-05 17:49
Trump lawyers meet with Justice Dept. officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case
Trump lawyers meet with Justice Dept. officials as charging decision nears in Mar-a-Lago case
Lawyers for Donald Trump were meeting with Justice Department officials on Monday as a decision nears on whether to bring charges over the handling of classified documents at the former president’s Florida estate
2023-06-06 01:28
Surging U.S. crude oil exports disrupt European, Asian prices
Surging U.S. crude oil exports disrupt European, Asian prices
By Muyu Xu, Alex Lawler and Arathy Somasekhar SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Surging U.S. crude exports in 2023 are pushing down oil
2023-08-07 07:23
Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak
Vaccine authorized for emergency use in California condors amid bird flu outbreak
California condors will receive a vaccine for a deadly strain of avian influenza that threatens the already critically endangered vulture species
2023-05-17 07:58
Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari set to be sentenced to life in prison
Dentist convicted of killing wife on African safari set to be sentenced to life in prison
A wealthy dentist convicted of killing his wife at the end of an African safari is expected to be sent to prison for the rest of his life when he is sentenced in federal court Monday
2023-08-21 13:15