Left-leaning news outlet’s former Editor-in-Chief arrested for child pornography.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Left-Leaning News Outlet Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
The former editor-in-chief of a popular, far-left media and news outlet has been charged with allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography, according to reports.
According to prosecutors, the man not only spread files containing graphic images of small children, but he was also allegedly behind producing some of it, The Berkshire Eagle reported.
Slade Sohmer directed news coverage for the website The Recount until late last month.
Sohmer, 44, was arrested at his home in Otis, Massachusetts, last Friday and charged with two counts of possessing child porn and two counts of distributing it, The Wrap reported.
He bonded out of jail on Monday and faces 10 years in state prison for sharing some of the more than 1,300 files that police say they found on his devices if he is convicted.
He also could spend an additional five years in prison on the possession charges.
In a comment to TheWrap about Sohmer’s arrest, Berkshire Assistant District Attorney Marianne Shelvey called coming across the cache of files “one of the most egregious cases” of her career.
Some of the children depicted in the images and videos are reported to be as young as 3 years old.
Shelvey also told the outlet that Sohmer engaged in disturbing chats with other adults over topics such as “how to kidnap and rape a child,” TheWrap reported.
Sohmer also allegedly discussed wanting to rape a young boy. The prosecutor added that the discussions found add “a level of extreme cruelty” to her case against Sohmer.
Sohmer has pleaded not guilty but has not publicly addressed the charges against him.
It is not clear if an October seizure of his electronic devices by police is related to his separation from The Recount.
According to a LinkedIn page for the company’s former editor-in-chief, Sohmer began working there in February 2019.
He previously worked as a managing editor for another far-left blog, called Mic, and hosted a show on SiriusXM radio.
Perhaps more disturbing — if the allegations against Sohmer are proven — is that he has been the co-director of a children’s summer camp since 2010.
His LinkedIn page states that he co-heads Camp Power, which his professional page says “provides kids from NYC’s most underfunded and underserved neighborhoods with freedom and encouragement that are often lacking in their communities back in the city.”
In 2018, Buzzfeed published a story that included a tweet thread wherein Sohmer described how he explained his homosexuality to small children in his mother’s classroom, The Wrap reported.
Slade Sohmer, editor of left-wing news site “The Recount” was previously celebrated for discussing sexuality with elementary kids.
He was just arrested and charged with possessing and disseminating child p0rn. pic.twitter.com/z4OuFpDQsI
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 14, 2023
One tweet from Sohmer read in part, “And now I’m like … am I … do I … what do I … am I about to come out of the closet to these kids?”
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How does this case raise concerns about the responsibility of media outlets to vet their staff members and ensure their integrity?
The former editor-in-chief of a well-known left-leaning news outlet has been arrested on child pornography charges, shocking the media industry and the public alike. Slade Sohmer, who directed news coverage for the website The Recount, was charged with allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography.
According to reports, prosecutors have accused Sohmer not only of sharing graphic images of young children but also of being involved in producing some of the content. The alleged crimes took place in his home in Otis, Massachusetts, where he was arrested last Friday. Sohmer now faces two counts of possessing child pornography and two counts of distributing it.
The seriousness of these charges cannot be overstated. Sohmer could potentially face 10 years in state prison if convicted, in addition to a potential five-year sentence for the possession charges. The police reportedly found over 1,300 files on his devices, some of which depicted children as young as three years old. Berkshire Assistant District Attorney Marianne Shelvey described the case as one of the most egregious she has ever encountered.
Even more disturbing, evidence suggests that Sohmer engaged in disturbing chats with other adults about topics such as child abduction and rape. The prosecutor emphasized that these discussions add a level of extreme cruelty to the case against Sohmer. Despite pleading not guilty, Sohmer has not publicly addressed the charges against him.
The news of Sohmer’s arrest raises questions about the responsibility of media outlets to ensure the integrity of their staff members. It is unclear whether the seizure of his electronic devices by the police in October is related to his departure from The Recount. However, it is alarming to think that someone in such a position of power and influence had access to young minds as the co-director of a children’s summer camp.
This case highlights the need for continued vigilance in protecting children from sexual exploitation and abuse. It serves as a reminder that perpetrators can be found in any profession or industry, even in those that are meant to inform and educate. The legal process will determine Sohmer’s guilt or innocence, but the damage to his reputation and the impact on those affected by his alleged crimes cannot be undone.
Ultimately, it is crucial that society continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its most vulnerable members. It is through constant awareness, education, and the swift prosecution of individuals who commit these heinous acts that we can hope to prevent further harm and protect our children.
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