A man whose shirt proclaims him as the "World's Greatest Dad" has been arrested on charges he tried to use the Internet to arrange a sexual encounter with a minor. He was caught in one of Attorney General Mike Cox's cyber stings.
UPDATE: This story and its picture have gained notoriety on the web since WXYZ.com first brought it to you Tuesday. TheSmokingGun.com has even used it to highlight the "message" T-shirts people are sometimes arrested in.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THEIR STORYCLICK HERE FOR RESOURCES FROM THE MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE CYBER SAFETY INITIATIVE THAT CAN HELP KEEP YOUR KIDS SAFE ONLINE.From the Attorney General's office:LANSING - Attorney General Mike Cox announced today the arrest of Daniel Allen Everett, of Clarkston, Michigan, for using the Internet to arrange a meeting for sex with a minor.
"Today's arrest is a reminder that a parent can pose a threat to our children," said Cox. "And no matter how "great" a criminal thinks they are, if you intend to harm or solicit children, my office is coming after you."
Mr. Everett's photo has been provided in order to encourage other possible underage victims to identify the perpetrator.
Attorney General investigators arrested Everett, 33, for chatting online with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl that he met in a chatroom. Everett allegedly engaged in graphic sexual conversation with an undercover agent and propositioned the agent, who was posing as a 14-year-old girl, to meet him for sex.
This afternoon, Everett was arrested in Novi where he is alleged to have appeared to meet the minor for sex. He was arrested wearing a T-shirt with the words, "Worlds Greatest Dad" on the front, a sad reminder that Internet predators come from all walks of life.
Everett was arraigned today in the 52-1 District Court in Novi, before the Honorable Andra Dudley, on 1 count of Child Sexually Abusive Activity, a 20-year felony, and 1 count of Using the Internet to Commit Child Sexually Abusive Activity, a 20-year felony.
Judge Dudley set bond at $50,000 cash and Everett will be back in court to face trial. The date is to be announced.
Parents are encouraged to check their children's "buddy lists" for the screen name(s) Everett used including "danmichelle2004". If they believe their child had contact with Everett, parents should contact the Attorney General's office at (313) 456-0180.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Cox's Criminal Division has arrested 198 Internet sexual predators since 2003. Attorney General Cox encourages parents to visit
www.michigan.gov/ag for tips on safe Internet usage for children. Citizens can also report suspected Internet child predators via the Report Internet Abuses Against Children link, or by calling the Child and Public Protection Unit at (313) 456-0180.
