Alan Manning Chambers, formerly associated with Exodus International and a Christian ministry promoting conversion therapy, was arrested by the Orlando Police Department. He was charged with solicitation of a minor via computer, sending harmful material to a minor, and illegal use of a two-way communication device. A detective using a fake Snapchat account posing as a 14-year-old in Orlando was contacted by someone claiming to be a 50-year-old man named “John David.” The messages moved to Telegram and continued for months, including discussions about meeting and engaging in sexual activity, along with concerns about the age difference and potential consequences. Investigators linked the Snapchat profile, Telegram account, and phone number to Chambers, who was arrested after police stopped him on May 19.
"A detective posing as a 14-year-old boy living in Orlando on Snapchat was contacted via the app by someone claiming to be a 50-year-old man named “John David.” David began messaging the detective's fake account, later moving the conversation to the encrypted messaging platform Telegram and text messages for several months. The affidavit stated that “David” frequently discussed meeting up and engaging in sexual activity during that time, as well as concerns about their age difference and if he would get in trouble."
"According to an affidavit obtained by local ABC affiliate Channel 9 Orlando News, a detective posing as a 14-year-old boy living in Orlando on Snapchat was contacted via the app by someone claiming to be a 50-year-old man named “John David.” David began messaging the detective's fake account, later moving the conversation to the encrypted messaging platform Telegram and text messages for several months."
"Investigators connected the “John David” phone number, Telegram account, and Snapchat profile all back to Chambers. Police stopped him on Tuesday, May 19, and arrested Chambers for the charges. When he was questioned about communicating with a teenager, police said Chambers said he had been talking to a person on Snapchat he believed to be 14-years-old, but would not answer more questions on the matter."
"The former leader of Exodus International was arrested on Tuesday by the Orlando Police Department and charged with solicitation of a minor via computer, sending harmful material to a minor, and illegal use of a two-way communication device, according to Orange County court documents reviewed by The Advocate."
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