NYT: Child Abusers Run Rampant as Tech Companies Look the Other Way [How many pictures of MCPS students are circulating on the Internet today?]

The two sisters live in fear of being recognized. One grew out her bangs and took to wearing hoodies. The other dyed her hair black. Both avoid looking the way they did as children.

Ten years ago, their father did the unthinkable: He posted explicit photos and videos on the internet of them, just 7 and 11 at the time. Many captured violent assaults in their Midwestern home, including him and another man drugging and raping the 7-year-old.

The men are now in prison, but in a cruel consequence of the digital era, their crimes are finding new audiences. The two sisters are among the first generation of child sexual abuse victims whose anguish has been preserved on the internet, seemingly forever.

This year alone, photos and videos of the sisters were found in over 130 child sexual abuse investigations involving mobile phones, computers and cloud storage accounts.

The digital trail of abuse — often stored on Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive — haunts the sisters relentlessly, they say, as does the fear of a predator recognizing them from the images...

...Amazon, whose cloud storage services handle millions of uploads and downloads every second, does not even look for the imagery. Apple does not scan its cloud storage, according to federal authorities, and encrypts its messaging app, making detection virtually impossible. Dropbox, Google and Microsoft’s consumer products scan for illegal images, but only when someone shares them, not when they are uploaded.

And other companies, including Snapchat and Yahoo, look for photos but not videos, even though illicit video content has been exploding for years. (When asked about its video scanning, a Dropbox spokeswoman in July said it was not a “top priority.” On Thursday, the company said it had begun scanning some videos last month.)..

...During the trial, an investigator said that offenders often knew that live streams are harder to detect and leave no record.

“That’s why they go to Zoom,” said the federal prosecutor in the case, Austin Berry, during his closing remarks. “It’s the Netflix of child pornography.” Prosecutions in other cases have involved live streaming on Apple’s FaceTime, Facebook, Omegle, Skype, YouNow and others...

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/09/us/internet-child-sex-abuse.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

Just say NO to posting your child's picture on the Internet! #MCPS1stDay

Baltimore Co. Police 

Pedophiles (including the former @MCPS teacher shown, now in prison for 40 years) take pictures of children posted on the Internet, 
photoshop them, 
name them, 
rate them and 
trade them. 

Keep your child's picture out of the hands of pedophiles, don't make your child's face or body public.

Keep your child's pictures out of the hands of people like former MCPS elementary school teacher Lawrence Joynes.  

http://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2014/02/mcps-music-teacher-lawrence-joynes-plea.html


http://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2015/11/judge-if-ever-there-was-case-that-calls.html


Other Montgomery County, MD school staff and parent volunteers who have been convicted on child pornography charges in last 5 years:

Jonathan Oldale, Todd Scriber, Peter Flynn, Daemon Alan Dartouzos

Somerset ES parent who secretly recorded children changing, showering sentenced to 20 years

Md. man who secretly recorded children changing, showering sentenced to 20 years

Children were invited to 'splash parties' at Oldale’s residence where they were encouraged to change clothes or take showers before they went home.

A man who invited children into his home in order to secretly record them while they were changing clothes or using the bathroom was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Monday.
Jonathan Mark Oldale, 55, will spend 20 years behind bars followed by a lifetime of supervised release on charges of production and possession of child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.

Oldale will also be required to register as a sex offender where he resides, where he is an employee and where he is a student.
He also was ordered to pay a $400,000 money judgement in lieu of forfeiting his interest in his house, which he had used to commit his crimes.
According to his plea agreement, on May 5, 2017, the Montgomery County Police Department received a complaint from an employee at a children’s gymnastics facility in Silver Spring that Oldale had placed a backpack containing a camera disguised to look like a car key fob in the bathroom. The employee told officers about a prior incident, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, where Oldale had done the same thing.
Police searched his home, and found three computers, two of which had been on the “dark web” and accessed child pornography or exchanged child pornography. A second search of his home found three “spy cameras” and footage of children in his bathroom changing, showering and using the toilet...

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/md-man-who-secretly-recorded-children-changing-showering-sentenced-to-20-years/65-d7864e6d-a056-4f1c-aa23-f16d4b41fcc1?fbclid=IwAR0ZQfyLo7Cw6fmChMk8iMGXu7-CUZfiJiM9HwQzUw-Ue79onag_5pnwqxc

Man hid tiny cameras in his bathrooms, recorded 60 nude children, prosecutors say.

...Until fall [2017], when Montgomery County police arrested him, Oldale, who lived in Somerset, was a fixture in the town — deeply involved in the lives of his two children and those in the neighborhood.

He led a Cub Scout pack, took photos for the elementary school yearbook and volunteered as a room parent at school. He launched a small summer camp and threw the backyard splash parties...

The videos show multiple cameras were used simultaneously to record what was happening in the bathrooms of his home, authorities said in charging Oldale, and show Oldale checking camera angles.

...“Mr. Oldale would come into the bathroom,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Baldwin said in court several months ago. “He will check on a camera. He’ll look down at it and make sure the focus is correct and make sure that it’s pointing in the right direction. He did it to the one in the pedestal sink. There’s another video where he comes in, and there’s one that’s pointing from the shower over the commode in the bathroom to the bathroom door. He walks in, he leans in that camera and he artfully pushes it back so that it’s now focusing on the shower.

“You ask yourself, well, why is he doing that?” the prosecutor continued. “Well, 30 seconds later, two young girls come in the bathroom, and they take off their bathing suits, and they get in the shower.”..

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/i-have-disgraced-myself-man-charged-with-hiding-video-cameras-to-film-young-girls-expected-to-plead-guilty/2018/11/13/cf86a410-e796-11e8-b8dc-66cca409c180_story.html?utm_term=.92264afb1bd2

Chevy Chase Man Pleads Guilty to Recording More Than 1,000 Videos of Children Undressing in His Home #SomersetElementary #pornography

...On the USB drives, Oldale had created a filing system that had subfolders named for the month and within those folders were additional subfolders that listed children’s names followed by a description of the bathing suit each wore.

The search unveiled two of Oldale’s three laptops had “installations of browsers used to access the ‘dark web,’ ” and accessed files had titles consistent with child pornography.

The dark web is a part of the internet that requires specific software to access, allowing users to remain anonymous, according to a press release...

https://bethesdamagazine.com/bethesda-beat/courts/chevy-chase-man-pleads-guilty-to-recording-more-than-1000-videos-of-children-undressing-in-his-home/

Attorney may seek plea deal in Montgomery County child porn case

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Federal authorities are asking for more time before seeking an indictment against a Maryland man accused of secretly recording dozens of children at his home and at a local gymnastics center.

In a court filing Saturday, prosecutors also are seeking the postponement of this week's preliminary hearing for 54-year-old Jonathan Oldale of Chevy Chase, who is charged with producing child pornography...

http://wjla.com/news/crime/attorney-may-seek-plea-deal-maryland-child-porn-case

Superintendent Jack R. Smith Sends Countywide Letter on New Arrest of Somerset ES Parent

Friday, April 13, 2018, 6:34 PM

Dear MCPS Community:

I am writing to share disturbing news that impacts our community. Today, April 13, 2018, we were informed that federal agents arrested Jonathan Oldale, a Montgomery County resident and parent, on charges of production of child pornography. While the charges are connected to Mr. Oldale’s private residence, they involve dozens of school-aged children, many of whom attend MCPS schools. It is alleged that Mr. Oldale videotaped children during parties that he hosted at his home.

As you may remember, Mr. Oldale was arrested by the Montgomery County Police Department in October 2017 for conducting visual surveillance of an individual at a local gym without his/her consent. After being made aware of this arrest, MCPS immediately conducted a search of the schools where Mr. Oldale had students enrolled.  No cameras or surveillance devices were found. Additionally, we issued a no trespass order banning Mr. Oldale from all MCPS property.

According to law enforcement, Mr. Oldale has been detained.

I am outraged by this behavior and I know that our community finds the allegations in the charging documents as disturbing and upsetting as I do.

Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. We will have Student Services staff available to provide counseling and support to students and families as needed.

Please contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation at 410-265-8080 should you have any questions or information that may be helpful to the investigation.

Sincerely,

Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Federal prosecutors say Maryland dad secretly filmed children in his bathroom

A Maryland father of two hid video cameras in his bathroom and secretly recorded at least 30 young girls as they took off their clothes or bathing suits, took showers and got dressed, federal officials said Friday.

Jonathan Oldale, 54, was accused of recording hundreds of videos, and a criminal complaint said some of the girls were recorded after playing in “splash” parties in his back yard.

“Mr. Oldale told the children that they needed to take showers before they left,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph R. Baldwin said in court Friday.

Oldale appeared Friday in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt to face a charge of production of child pornography. He faces at least 15 years in prison and up to 30 years, authorities said.

During a hearing that lasted more than an hour, Oldale’s wife, Alison, spoke briefly, asking that he be allowed to stay at home with her and his children. Oldale appeared in a black T-shirt, jeans and sandals with no socks...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/federal-prosecutors-say-maryland-dad-secretly-filmed-children-in-his-bathroom/2018/04/13/8471cbca-3f1d-11e8-a7d1-e4efec6389f0_story.html?utm_term=.b1cc6d3fdd00

ABC7: Police say Oldale allegedly hosted "slip and slide" water parties at his home. And he reportedly asked the children to shower in his home... #SomersetES #SomersetPTA

...Police say Oldale allegedly hosted "slip and slide" water parties at his home. And he reportedly asked the children to shower in his home.

At least 30 children have been identified in the videos that capture them changing, showering, and relieving themselves.

U.S. Attorney Joseph Baldwin said "different children do different things your honor, but there are plenty here." Baldiwn stated this when describing what investigators uncovered in hundreds of videos.

Montgomery County Police have tracked down many of the victims, but some of the identities remain unknown. "It was an environmental setup that was primed to create these videos," said Baldwin.

Oldale's case was bumped up to federal court, and he appeared in U.S. District Court Friday for an initial court appearance in Greenbelt.

After an extensive investigation of "numerous electronic devices" with images of at least 30 kids, police aren't certain if the photos were taken at the Silver Stars Gymnastics Club in Silver Spring, his home, or another location, according to ABC7's Kevin Lewis...

http://wjla.com/news/crime/sources-around-30-kids-secretly-filmed-md-man-charged-with-producing-child-pornography

...images of at least 30 kids, police aren't certain if the photos were taken at the Silver Stars Gymnastics Club in Silver Spring, his home, or another location... #SomersetES #SomersetPTA

BETHESDA, Md. (WJLA) — A 54-year-old man allegedly secretly filmed around 30 children, and he's been charged with producing child pornography in Montgomery County.

Jonathan Oldale was federally charged in October 2017. Police say he ran music classes and summer camps at his home in Chevy Chase.

Oldale's case was bumped up to federal court, and he will appear in U.S. District Court Friday for an initial court appearance in Greenbelt.

After an extensive investigation of "numerous electronic devices" with images of at least 30 kids, police aren't certain if the photos were taken at the Silver Stars Gymnastics Club in Silver Spring, his home, or another location, according to ABC7's Kevin Lewis...

http://wjla.com/news/crime/sources-around-30-kids-secretly-filmed-md-man-charged-with-producing-child-pornography

BREAKING: Bethesda man accused of placing 'pinhole spy camera' in bathroom at Silver Stars Gymnastics Club, bumped up to federal court. #SomersetES #SomersetPTA

BREAKING: Bethesda man accused of placing 'pinhole spy camera' in bathroom at Silver Stars Gymnastics Club, bumped up to federal court.

Sources say Jonathan Oldale's hidden camera captured around 30 kids at the Silver Spring gym.

54yo charged w/ production of child pornography. pic.twitter.com/JuHrHuMrJt

— Kevin Lewis (@ABC7Kevin) April 13, 2018

Parents Concerned After Man Arrested for Hiding Camera in Children's Gym

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Man-Arrested-for-Hiding-Camera-in-Bathroom-of-Childs-Gym_Washington-DC-454606083.html

SOMERSET ELEM. COMMUNITY BLAST POLICE FOR DELAYING NOTIFICATION OF OLDALE INVESTIGATION

CHEVY CHASE — Parents of children from Somerset Elementary School blasted Montgomery County Police officials Wednesday evening for not informing them of a months-long investigation which culminated in the arrest of a man with deep community ties for allegedly hiding a camera in a bathroom at a local children's gymnastics center...

...Outraged parents told District 2 Police Commander Paul Liquorie if only they had known Oldale was under investigation, they could have kept their children away from him for the last five-and-a-half months...

...Parents said at the meeting Oldale was also a class parent as well as the school photographer and he often hosted camp events at his house during the summer months...

http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/news/local/item/6016-somerset-elem-community-blast-police-for-delaying-notification-of-oldale-investigation

Full Video of Police Press Conference Held Prior to Child Safety Meeting in Chevy Chase on Nov. 1st

Montgomery County Police did not allow videotaping or audio recording of the meeting they held on November 1st concerning the arrest of Chevy Chase parent Jonathan Oldale.  However, prior to the community meeting the police held a press conference in the hallway outside the auditorium.

Below is video of the press conference taken by a member of the Parents' Coalition of Montgomery County, MD.   

Concerned Md. parents wonder why they weren't notified sooner about illegal recording investigation

CHEVY CHASE, Md. - Montgomery County police spoke to worried parents at a meeting Wednesday night to answer some tough questions after a parent was recently arrested and accused of illegally recording at his children’s Silver Spring gymnastics studio...



http://www.fox5dc.com/news/local-news/concerned-md-parents-wonder-why-they-werent-notified-sooner-about-illegal-recording-investigation

Police ask those who had contact with Silver Spring videotaping suspect to share details

CHEVY CHASE, Md. — Members of the Montgomery County Police Special Victims Investigation Division say it will be an extensive and time-consuming investigation into the suspected videotaping in a bathroom at a Silver Spring gymnastics studio.

Police say they have connected Jonathan Oldale, 54, of Chevy Chase, to a key fob camera found in a backpack in a bathroom at Silver Star Gymnastics in Silver Spring on May 5. But detectives have not located any videos of victims from the gym. Oldale’s children took classes at the gym.

Concerned parents whose children came in contact with Oldale have been asked by police to email investigators (oldaleinvestigation@montgomerycountymd.gov)...

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2017/11/police-seek-details-contact-silver-spring-videotaping-suspect/

MAN ARRESTED FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE MAY HAVE LINKS TO PTA AND CUB SCOUT TROOP

A Chevy Chase man arrested in October for conducting nonconsensual visual surveillance in a private place may have ties a local elementary school parent-teacher association, according to two PTA newsletters from September 2016.

Police arrested Jonathan Oldale, 54, Oct. 18 concluding a nearly five-month-long investigation, according to an Oct. 27 police press report. Police began investigating Oldale in May after an employee of the Silver Star Gymnastics and Fitness Club reported finding a backpack containing a concealed camera under a "wet floor" sign on the floor of a bathroom...

http://www.thesentinel.com/mont/news/local/item/5996-man-arrested-for-video-surveillance-may-have-been-a-pta-and-cub-scouts-rep

Attn Parents: Montgomery County Police Child Safety Meeting Wednesday November 1st, 7:15 PM

Child Safety Meeting

Since the arrest of Mr. Jonathan Oldale, many parents have expressed concern about his interaction with children in the community. The Montgomery County Police Department will be hosting a community meeting this Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the National 4H Center, 7100 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 at 7:15 p.m. to provide residents with information and resources available to discuss the situation with their children. We will have representatives from the Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) available to respond to questions.  The National 4H Center has ample parking and is located between Bradley Blvd and East West Highway on the western or southbound side of Connecticut Avenue.   

SVID is now conducting the investigation of Mr. Oldale.  If you should have an immediate concern about your children, please email Lieutenant Sheila Sugrue (sheila.sugrue@montgomerycountymd.gov) and she will respond to you.  Due to fact this is an active investigation, it may not be possible to comment on certain specifics of the case.  The Police Department will do its best to provide what information it can, help the community understand the process moving forward, and provide contact information for members of the community if they suspect their child may be a victim of a crime.

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ABC7 broke this story:  http://parentscoalitionmc.blogspot.com/2017/10/police-father-hides-pinhole-spy-camera.html

Police: Man hid camera in bathroom at Montgomery Co. gymnastics facility

WASHINGTON — Police have arrested a parent they say attempted to record people in the bathroom of a Montgomery County gymnastics and fitness facility earlier this year.

Montgomery County police arrested 54-year-old Jonathan Oldale on Oct. 18 after they say, on May 5, he put a backpack containing a camera in the unisex bathroom at the Silver Star Gymnastics and Fitness Club located at 2701 Pitman Dr. in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Oldale is a parent whose children are enrolled in gymnastics classes at the studio, police said.

An employee called police after he saw a backpack under a “Wet Floor” sign on the floor of the bathroom and noticed a camera inside what appeared to be a car’s key fob inside the backpack. The camera “was hot to the touch” and its light was on, indicting that it was recording, the employee told police...

https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2017/10/police-man-hid-camera-bathroom-montgomery-co-gymnastics-facility/

Police: Father hides ‘pinhole spy camera’ in bathroom of Silver Spring gymnastics center

SILVER SPRING, Md. (ABC7) – While two siblings attended gymnastics class, their father placed a hidden camera inside the facility’s restroom in hopes of recording children, Montgomery County Police say.

Authorities have charged Jonathan Oldale, 54, of Bethesda, with one count of visual surveillance-prurient intent.

According to court documents, on the evening of May 5, an employee at the Silver Stars Gymnastics and Fitness Club in Silver Spring located a backpack stashed underneath a wet floor sign in a lobby-area unisex restroom. The sign was positioned directly in front of the sole toilet...

http://wjla.com/news/local/police-father-hides-pinhole-spy-camera-in-bathroom-of-silver-spring-gymnastics-center