Episode 2 – The Peer-to-Peer Predator
Description:Brad Roberts wasn’t caught in a dark alley — he was caught online. A repeat offender, he used a peer-to-peer program called Shareaza to download and trade child sexual abuse material. When his case went to trial, the jury handed him a 75-year sentence. But even that wasn’t the end. Later, Roberts escalated to a hands-on offense, proving what law enforcement already knew: CSAM isn’t a safety valve. It’s fuel for escalation.In this episode, Sean Lacy unpacks Roberts’ case and explains the hidden dangers of peer-to-peer and torrenting networks like Shareaza, BitTorrent, and LimeWire. What looks like harmless file-sharing can put kids in the same digital space as predators.Parents will learn what CSAM really is, why P2P programs matter, and the red flags to watch for on home devices.
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Description:Brad Roberts wasn’t caught in a dark alley — he was caught online. A repeat offender, he used a peer-to-peer program called Shareaza to download and trade child sexual abuse material. When his case went to trial, the jury handed him a 75-year sentence. But even that wasn’t the end. Later, Roberts escalated to a hands-on offense, proving what law enforcement already knew: CSAM isn’t a safety valve. It’s fuel for escalation.In this episode, Sean Lacy unpacks Roberts’ case and explains ...