{"id":2132957,"date":"2023-12-24T13:50:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T18:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-employee-faces-32-counts-of-child-porn\/"},"modified":"2023-12-24T13:53:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-24T18:53:28","slug":"disney-employee-faces-32-counts-of-child-porn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-employee-faces-32-counts-of-child-porn\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney worker charged with 32 counts of child pornography"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdisney-employee-faces-32-counts-of-child-porn%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2132957&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2>Former Disney Employee Arrested on Child Porn\u2062 Charges<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">B| (Photo by Matt\u2063 Stroshane\/Walt\u2062 Disney World Resort via\u200b Getty Images) F| Michael Foster, 47 (Hernando County Sheriff\u2019s Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>10:36 AM\u200c \u2013 Sunday, December 24, 2023<\/p>\n<p>A former corrections officer and current Disney employee has been arrested on 32 counts of \u200dchild pornography.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">\n<script>\ngoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>According to the Hernando County, 47-year-old\u2063 Michael \u2062Foster\u2063 was arrested Wednesday after detectives carried out a search warrant at his home in Brooksville, \u2064Florida.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEW: Disney worker charged with 32 counts of child p*rn in Brooksville, Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe Disney should focus on their\u2062 own problems instead of\u2063 projecting on X.<\/p>\n<p>Michael David Foster, a Disney worker, \u200cwas busted in possession of child p*rn.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret Disney has \u2062a pedoph*le\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NLE03dLKsX\">pic.twitter.com\/NLE03dLKsX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Collin\u200c Rugg \u200b(@CollinRugg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CollinRugg\/status\/1738693375807848892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 23, 2023<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The search came after the sheriff\u2019s office\u200d obtained Foster\u2019s book bag, which included 32 digitally \u2063stored pictures\u200b of child pornography.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=743517324467968&#038;set=a.220205853465787\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to a statement by the sheriff\u2019s office<\/a>, detectives contacted Foster after \u200bthe execution of the search warrant.<\/p>\n<p>They also stated that he reportedly acknowledged downloading \u200dand viewing the photos in\u200b addition to owning the storage \u2062devices and book bag.<\/p>\n<p>Foster is an overnight mechanic at Walt Disney World and a former Citrus County corrections officer, the sheriff\u2019s office added.<\/p>\n<p>Foster made his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-man-charged-with-threatening-to-murder-2-us-congressmen\/\" title=\"Missouri Man Charged With Threatening to Murder 2 US Congressmen\">initial court appearance<\/a> on Thursday,\u200c where\u200d he was given a $320,000 bond and charged with 32 counts of possessing child\u2064 pornography.<\/p>\n<p>According to the sheriff\u2019s office, more charges are \u2064pending as all of the devices that were taken from Foster\u2019s home are in the process of being analyzed.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u200cinformed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your\u2063 inbox for free.\u200c Subscribe here.\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">Share this post!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 How can Disney improve its hiring \u2063practices to\u200b ensure\u200c that individuals with criminal \u2062intentions, such \u2064as those involved in child pornography, are not employed?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063Core values of providing a safe and \u2063enjoyable environment for families rather\u200b than hiring individuals with criminal intentions. The arrest of Michael Foster, a former corrections officer and current Disney employee, on charges of child pornography raises serious concerns about Disney&#8217;s hiring practices and the \u200dsafety of its guests,\u200c especially children.<\/p>\n<p>The arrest took place on \u200bWednesday, December 20, 2023, after detectives executed a search warrant \u200bat Foster&#8217;s home in Brooksville, \u2063Florida. The Hernando County authorities discovered evidence that\u2064 led to the\u2062 charges against Foster, totaling 32 counts of child pornography. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-investigating-fatal-stabbing-of-6-year-old-muslim-boy-in-illinois\/\" title=\"FBI probes killing of 6-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois\">disturbing revelation highlights<\/a> the need\u200d for stricter \u200dbackground checks and thorough screening \u2064processes for potential employees, particularly\u2064 in roles that involve direct \u2064contact with children.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 one of the world&#8217;s most iconic entertainment companies, Disney has a responsibility to prioritize the safety\u200b and well-being of its guests, particularly children who \u200dform a significant portion of their audience.\u200b This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/three-men-arrested-for-illegal-possession-of-firearms-in-chicago-all-released-on-bond\/\" title=\"3 men in Chicago arrested for illegal possession of firearms, released on bond.\">incident raises questions<\/a> about Disney&#8217;s hiring procedures and whether they adequately safeguard \u200dagainst such risks.<\/p>\n<p>Parents and guardians often trust that \u200bwhen they \u200cvisit a Disney park or resort, their children \u2063will be in a safe and secure environment.\u2064 The arrest \u2063of a Disney employee on charges \u2064related to child pornography shatters this trust and raises concerns about the company&#8217;s commitment to \u2064protecting \u200dits patrons.<\/p>\n<p>Disney has built its \u200breputation on creating magical experiences for families, and \u2062rightfully so. However, incidents\u200b like this can tarnish that reputation\u200b and erode the trust of \u200cits loyal customers. To regain and maintain public trust, Disney must take immediate action \u2064to strengthen its\u200c employment screening processes, ensuring that individuals who pose a potential risk to children are kept far away from any position that allows them access to vulnerable guests.<\/p>\n<p>This case should serve as a wake-up call\u200b to Disney and other entertainment companies that employ individuals who interact directly with children. It is crucial to implement robust background checks, thorough vetting \u2064processes,\u2063 and regular monitoring\u200b and \u2062supervisory mechanisms to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Disney&#8217;s commitment to child safety and protection should\u200d extend\u2064 beyond mere words in their corporate messaging. It should reflect in their\u200c actions,\u2063 policies, and practices. Any compromise in this \u2064regard not only undermines the trust of their customers\u200b but\u2063 also compromises \u200dthe safety of the children who visit their parks and resorts.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200barrest of Michael\u2062 Foster on charges of child\u200b pornography is a regrettable incident that demands immediate attention and action \u2062from Disney. The company must demonstrate its dedication\u2064 to protecting \u2064children by \u200dstrengthening its \u200chiring\u200b protocols and ensuring that only individuals of the highest\u2064 moral\u2062 character and integrity \u2062are entrusted with the safety and well-being of its guests.<\/p>\n<p>The time for complacency is over. Disney and other organizations \u200bmust\u200d prioritize \u2064the\u200c safety\u200b of children and take all\u2063 necessary steps to prevent individuals who have criminal intentions from joining their ranks. Only then can they truly provide the safe, magical experiences they promise to families around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A former corrections officer and current Disney employee, Michael Foster, 47, has been arrested on 32 counts of child pornography, as reported by the Hernando County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2196,"featured_media":2132958,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2132957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2196"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2132957"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2132957\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2132958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2132957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2132957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2132957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}