“I CAN DIRECT AND FUND WHATEVER I WANT”!!! BELIEVE IT OR NOT, POLICE SAY 51-YEAR-OLD RUSSELL JOSEPH WRIGHT PARTICIPATED IN, DIRECTED AND FUNDED THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILDREN… AND HE IS NOW JAILED ON A $1 MILLION BOND FACING UP TO 25 YEARS PER COUNT.
Russell Joseph Wright is 51 years old.
He resides in Hazel Park, Michigan.
On August 14, authorities arrested him.
Wright is accused of participating in the sexual assault of children.
He is accused of directing the assaults.
He is also accused of funding the abuse.
Police searched his home in Hazel Park.
During the search, officers seized digital evidence.
Investigators have not described the digital evidence taken from the residence.
Multiple law enforcement agencies joined together to investigate the case.
Michigan State Police took part in the investigation.
Homeland Security Investigations joined the probe.
Northville Township Police participated in the case.
The Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force also assisted.
Michigan State Police said the agencies opened the investigation after receiving information about Wright.
Authorities learned he may have participated in the assaults.
They learned he may have directed the abuse.
They also learned he may have paid for the abuse.
But investigators have not publicly disclosed how Wright allegedly participated.
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They have not disclosed how the assaults were directed.
They have not disclosed how the abuse was funded.
Authorities have not revealed how many children were involved.
And police have not disclosed where the abuse happened.
Authorities charged Wright with six counts of aggravated child sexually abusive activity.
On August 14, Wright was arraigned inside Hazel Park’s 43rd District Court.
A judge set his bond at $1 million.
Each aggravated child sexually abusive activity charge is a felony.
Each count carries up to 25 years in prison if he is convicted.
In the latest public update, Wright remained inside the Oakland County Jail.
He is held there on the $1 million bond.
Authorities have not said whether additional suspects could emerge.
They have also not said whether additional charges could emerge.
Yet authorities warn that sexual predators do not have to be in the same room to help make abuse happen.
Parents are advised to watch for adults who send children money or gifts.
Parents should watch for adults who demand private video calls.
Parents should also watch for adults who ask children to hide online conversations.
Children should know they can report anything uncomfortable without losing their phone.
Children should know they can report anything uncomfortable without being blamed.
The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
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