Former Ohio authorized assist legal professional Matthew Nicholas Currie, 50, is dealing with a mountain of felony prices for what prosecutors say is a disturbing stalking marketing campaign of a teen and different ladies. The fees embody 40 counts of voyeurism; 49 counts of unlawful use of a minor in nudity-oriented materials; and two counts of unauthorized use of a pc, cable or telecommunication property.
Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr. says the investigation started in October of 2024, when a relative of Currie discovered disturbing pictures in his cellphone.
“The search revealed that the defendant stalked a 17-year-old Oakwood Excessive College pupil. The defendant went to her residence on quite a few events and surreptitiously photographed and videotaped her in her bed room by way of her home windows, together with in numerous states of nudity, clearly, all with out her information,” Heck mentioned.
Authorities say that after the sufferer left for faculty, Currie expanded his actions to incorporate different ladies. 4 victims have been recognized to date.
“A 91-count indictment doesn’t occur accidentally,” mentioned Oakwood Chief Alan Hill. “There’s an amazing quantity of labor that goes into getting ready a case like this. … From this level ahead, that is about holding his individual accountable for his actions.”
Currie left his job on the Advocates for Fundamental Authorized Equality this previous summer time, after a Parkinson’s prognosis. He’s scheduled to be arraigned January twentieth.
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