In his order, U. S. District Court Judge David P. Rush noted that Brandon Lane McCullough, 31, Branson, had acknowledged to investigators that he could not even recall how many underage girls he had sexually exploited over the past six years.
In the charge facing him now, the probable cause affidavit said McCullough, who is married and the father of two, blackmailed the girl after she sent him sexually explicit photos of herself over the KIK application and applied so much pressure that she attempted suicide.
Regarding potential danger to the community, the Court notes the nature of the instant offense. The Court notes that the current charge involves a child, sex offense, and use of a computer to facilitate the alleged offense (Sexual Exploitation of a Minor).
The Court further notes safety concerns for the minor female victim. The evidence at the detention hearing established that the defendant received sexually explicit images of the minor victim using Kik through extortion.
Defendant became more aggressive, demanding more images and videos.
At one point, the minor victim informed the defendant that she was considering killing herself because she felt trapped, to which the defendant responded, “That’s ur choice.”
When arrested on the underlying offense the defendant told law enforcement that he could not recall how many minors he had chatted with and how often he had done it because he engaged in the conduct so frequently.
The Court notes safety concerns for not only the minor victim, but for the community as well. Based on all the foregoing, the Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant is a danger to the community.
McCullough was scheduled to begin a new teaching job at Hollister High School this fall.
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Soooo... what are we thinking? The Brazen Bull? Pear of Angiush? The Judas Cradle? I know we outlawed cruel and unusual punishment, but this monster should really have an exquisite end.
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