‘Mr. Crafty Pants’ YouTuber
Arrested for Alleged Child Porn
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A well-liked YouTuber often called “Mr. Crafty Pants” has been arrested after allegedly possessing and buying and selling disturbing sexual pictures of youngsters on-line … in keeping with experiences.
Authorities say Michael David Booth, who has almost 600,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, was taken into custody final week after allegedly sharing specific images of minors via the social media app Kik, Wave News reported.
According to an arrest report, obtained by the outlet, Booth allegedly had six specific pictures, together with three exhibiting kids beneath 12, he’s accused of sharing greater than 15 instances initially of August.
Investigators reportedly started trying into Booth after Kik flagged his account, which was traced to an IP deal with linked to his residence in Kentucky.
Booth, who additionally has over 250,000 followers throughout Facebook and Instagram, is understood for his tutorial movies demonstrating customized DIY designs.
He’s been charged with possession and distribution of matter portraying a sexual efficiency by a minor and was arraigned Thursday, with bond set at $150,000.
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If launched, Booth would reportedly be positioned on residence detention and barred from Internet use pending his subsequent court look, which is scheduled for Friday.
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