Topic: Sex Crimes

A satirical Christmas carol recounts the life and death of Jeffrey Epstein, mentioning his island, his connections to politicians, and the "Clinton cartel." The lyrics suggest his death was not a suicide and mock the media's coverage of the event. The hosts use the dark humor to close out the segment on "enlightening" holiday reports.

Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple announced a "solid" sex crimes complaint against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for a misdemeanor groping incident. The filing follows a report from Attorney General Letitia James, who has since announced her own run for the governorship. Media coverage of Cuomo's resignation was noted for its lack of the "resignation in disgrace" label typically applied to Republican officials in similar scandals.

Two "outrage" stories are shared: a Florida teacher who called the police on a little girl for kissing a boy, and a fisherman whose 754-pound tuna was seized by the government because it was caught in a net rather than with a hook. The hosts use these as examples of government overreach that Ron Paul's platform would address.

A Toronto Sun article about declining prices for sex work in Canada prompts a discussion on the legal nuances of prostitution. Dvorak explains that while taking money for sex may be legal in Canada, solicitation is often restricted. They compare these policies to the United States and Nevada, arguing that decriminalization can lower overall sexual crime rates.

Oregon legislators have passed House Bill 2478, which classifies the act of propelling "dangerous substances" (specifically semen) at another person as a second-degree sexual abuse crime. The bill was prompted by a June incident at a Portland Target store. The hosts discuss the legal definitions and enforcement challenges of the new law.

A police sting operation in Columbus, Ohio, involved a naked female officer acting as a lure in a public park to arrest potential offenders. A firefighter was arrested and convicted of a sex crime after interacting with the officer, sparking a discussion on entrapment laws and the ethics of such operations.