College track and field coach sentenced for sextortion scheme

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Former college track and field coach sentenced to 5 years in prison after tricking women into sending explicit photos; used fake email and social media accounts to obtain photos, cyberstalked individuals, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, cyberstalking, and other charges.

Key Points

  • Steve Waithe sentenced to 5 years in prison and 3 years supervised release
  • Waithe used fake accounts to obtain explicit photos from over 100 women
  • He pleaded guilty to wire fraud, cyberstalking, and other charges
  • The FBI emphasizes the seriousness of cyberstalking and sextortion

Pros

  • Justice served as the coach is held accountable for his actions
  • Victims bravely came forward to help prosecute the offender

Cons

  • Emotional devastation faced by over 100 women who were tricked into sending explicit photos
  • Significant anguish inflicted on victims by the predator's actions