July 17, 2015
A man convicted of sexually abusing two Amish girls (click here) in northern New York
to make pornography has pleaded guilty to kidnapping in the case.
Stephen Howells and girlfriend Nicole Vaisey were charged by federal
prosecutors with coercing and sexually exploiting the girls and other
children. Both have pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, remain
jailed and await sentencing.
Howells on Friday also admitted he pushed the girls into a car his girlfriend was driving.
Authorities say he lured the girls with a dog.
He faces 25 years in prison. His girlfriend also has pleaded guilty to kidnapping.
The Amish girls were 7 and 11 years old. They were abducted Aug. 13 from
their family's roadside farm stand. They were released from the
couple's home the next day....
What is very troubling about all these incidents is the fact the children are in the age range of 7 to 14 with two 14 year olds still missing from a capsized boat. Just because children don't need direct supervision they should not be allowed in places where their safety is at risk.
This man pushed the two girls into his girlfriend's car where their parent was attending a roadside market. Children need to be safe and adults need to be vigilant regardless of "Oh, Mom, I'll be okay."
These incidents were close to parents and near their home. Bad things happen to good children and then the scar is for life or worse.
These incidents were close to parents and near their home. Bad things happen to good children and then the scar is for life or worse.
