Germaine Moore, 44, an accused pedophile turned himself earlier this week after an unsettling but alarming video went viral on social media. This video portrayed an unknown minor performing oral sex on a man. Because of the irresponsible sharing of the video, thousands have already saw the despicable act of the alleged suspect. This also has caused a lot of uproar on social media. Moores has since been charged in Alabama with four counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct – First Degree, two counts of Child Sexually Abusive Activity, one count of Computers – Using to Commit a Crime and one count of Children – Distributing Sexually Explicit, Visual or Verbal Matter.
Moore was also wanted on 11 felony charges in Alabama and in Detroit for allegedly assaulting three children in his mother’s home in Detroit and at his home in Alabama.
The three girls that were assaulted are described as a 9-year old, a 10-year old and a 12-year old. It appears that Moore was their uncle and he has been sexually abusing them for six consecutive years, from 2011-2017.
Moore’s fiance Tonya Hardy was arrested Monday night for not cooperating with investigators. Police in Montgomery also charged Jerrell Washington, 42, for having possession of the distributing the video.
The police in Alabama and Detroit sends a warning about sharing video. According to Tony Garrett with Central Alabama CrimeStoppers sharing it is considered the distribution of child pornography and those who share the video is putting themselves at risk of being charged with possession and distribution of child pornography, a felony.
“I know that many around this country had been unintentionally distributing this child pornography for the sole purpose of identifying the victims and the suspect,” Craig said. “The wisest counsel is don’t do it. Notify the authorities … so that we can quickly take action.”
According to authorities, investigators say the child in the trending video was found and is now safe and the investigation is still ongoing.
