{"id":2262990,"date":"2024-06-08T15:18:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-08T19:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kids-performer-morley-the-magician-arrested-charged-with-heinous-crimes-against-children\/"},"modified":"2024-06-08T15:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-08T19:22:08","slug":"kids-performer-morley-the-magician-arrested-charged-with-heinous-crimes-against-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kids-performer-morley-the-magician-arrested-charged-with-heinous-crimes-against-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Children&#8217;s Entertainer &#8216;Morley the Magician&#8217; Arrested on Serious Child Abuse Charges"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fkids-performer-morley-the-magician-arrested-charged-with-heinous-crimes-against-children%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=2262990&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--><p>&#8220;tag&#8221;>Sexual Abuse<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>In \u2062this article,\u200c author Warner Todd Huston discusses the recent arrest of Scott Morley, a 48-year-old children&#8217;s entertainer in New Jersey, for\u200b possession of \u200dchild\u2063 pornography. The arrest serves as a\u2062 reminder for parents to be vigilant\u2062 about the people their\u2062 children interact with and the content they consume. Morley&#8217;s Magic \u2063Theater, his \u2063business which has operated for decades, has since closed down. The article also \u2064mentions how important it is for parents to be present and involved in their\u200c children&#8217;s lives to minimize potential dangers. The author also adds a message from the\u200b staff at The\u200c Western Journal, asking for support to continue their coverage\u2064 of important events such \u2063as the 2024 election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/igcolonel\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/igcolonel\/%20\"><span>Warner Todd Huston<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   June 8, 2024 at 10:54am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>A story out of New Jersey is proof once again that parents need to be hyper aware of the sort of people they allow their children to be around, as well as the content those children consume.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of May, authorities in Morris County, New Jersey, announced the arrest of a man who has for years been a children\u2019s entertainer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nypd-blue-star-targets-porn-industry-five-proposed-changes-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the images<\/a> they allegedly found on his computer and phone must be shocking to parents all across the area.<\/p>\n<p>Police arrested 48-year-old Scott Morley early in May, the owner and operator of Morley\u2019s Magic Theater in Butler, New Jersey, a town situated about 30 miles west of New York City.<\/p>\n<p>The county prosecutor\u2019s office announced the arrest and prosecution on May 29 and said that the investigation began after someone contacted the Morris County Prosecutor\u2019s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and gave them a tip that Morley might have questionable images on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/update-corrupted-software-that-stole-6000-votes-from-trump-in-michigan-county-shut-down-for-two-hours-in-red-counties-in-georgia-on-election-day\/\" title=\"Update: Corrupted Software that Stole 6,000 Votes From Trump in Michigan County -- Shut Down for TWO HOURS in Red Counties in Georgia on Election Day\">electronic devices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/newjersey.news12.com\/police-ex-owner-of-morleys-magic-theater-in-butler-accused-of-possessing-child-sex-abuse-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News 12<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>A subsequent search of the suspect\u2019s devices reportedly found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/sick-ai-generated-child-abuse-images-astoundingly-realistic-distracting-investigators-real-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">child pornography<\/a> and the discovery proved to be enough to arrest him on May 15, the prosecutor\u2019s office reported on a Facebook post.<\/p>\n<p>Morley was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/killing-2-fbi-agents-leads-98-child-sex-abuse-arrests-international-probe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">arrested<\/a> and charged, then released under New Jersey law and is on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-agrees-to-200000-bond-other-conditions-in-fulton-county-indictment\/\" title=\"Trump accepts 0k bond and other terms in Fulton County indictment.\">pre-trial supervision<\/a>. He will remain free until his next court date under the conditions that he has no unsupervised access to the Internet, and has no unsupervised contact with anyone under 18 years of age, and that he stays in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>Police reportedly found more than just images on Morley\u2019s computer and phone, though. And it all serves as a warning to parents.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/news\/morris\/morris-county\/2024\/05\/30\/butler-nj-magician-charged-child-porn-possession-morleys-theater\/73908360007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NorthJersey.com<\/a>, they also found at least one pair of children\u2019s underwear in the suspect\u2019s possession.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Should those convicted of crimes against children face harsher punishment?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The news site added that Morley reportedly told investigators that he had been into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/man-convicted-child-abuse-waitress-noticed-something-odd-showed-secret-note-young-boy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">child porn<\/a> since 1996 and that the little girl\u2019s underwear was part of his \u201cfantasy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A witness also alleged that when he was working in Morley\u2019s theater doing some construction, he came across underwear in a bag that also contained a bunch of flash drives. When he asked the magician and children\u2019s entertainer about the items, Morley reportedly got in a panic and grabbed a hammer and began destroying the flash drives.<\/p>\n<p>This was reportedly in 2022, and it seems no lessons were learned, because Morley allegedly kept up his obsession until someone else saw the shocking images in his possession and called the authorities.<\/p>\n<p>After his arrest, Morley also reportedly told police that he had \u201cquestionable\u201d images on his cell phone, and when speaking of child pornography, said he \u201cpreferred the young ones\u201d because little girls were in his \u201ccomfort zone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Morley has performed magic shows for children for decades along with members of his family. The troupe have performed at charity events, birthday parties, and other events along with performing shows at their theater. They have also sponsored a popular Christmas show for years.<\/p>\n<p>Now, however, Morley\u2019s Magic Theater on Boonton Avenue appears to be closed down. The phone number is no longer connected and the listing online says that the theater is \u201cpermanently closed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Just to stress the point: Morley is not convicted of anything yet. The legal process will have to play out before Morley can be guilty of anything.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/morris\/2024\/05\/owner-of-nj-magic-shop-charged-with-possessing-child-pornography.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nj.com<\/a>, Morley\u2019s defense attorney said his client planned to plead not guilty.<\/p>\n<p>Whether or not Morley is guilty, this entire situation hammers home how important it is for parents to just be more involved in and aware of what\u2019s going on in their children\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n<p>Friendly faces, especially ones that operate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/report-family-outraged-disney-world-realized-evil-queen-actress-took-pics-man\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">child-heavy environments<\/a> or produce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/popular-childrens-entertainer-ms-rachel-attempts-use-jesus-justify-pro-lgbt-stance-gets-debunked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">child-focused content<\/a>, may not always have the best intentions for your kids.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important for parents to be present. It\u2019s not just to be aware of these potential dangers, but a present parent minimizes the need for such heavy reliance on the Disney\u2019s of the world.<\/p>\n<p>A present parent is certainly better than any magician \u2014 especially ones that may be convicted of some rather heinous allegations.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>An Important Message from Our Staff:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>In just a few months, the world is going to change forever. The 2024 election is the single most important election of our lifetime. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>We here at The Western Journal are committed to covering it in a way the establishment media simply will not: We will tell the truth, and they will lie.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>But Big Tech and the elites don\u2019t want the truth out. That\u2019s why they have cut us off from 90% of advertisers. Imagine if someone cut your monthly income by 90%. 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Together, we really can save the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Thank you for your support!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>P.S. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>Please stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"after-article-tags\">\n<p>  Tags:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/child-abuse\/\" rel=\"tag\">Child abuse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/children\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/court\/\" rel=\"tag\">Court<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/crime\/\" rel=\"tag\">Crime<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/entertainment\/\" rel=\"tag\">Entertainment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" rel=\"tag\">New Jersey<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/police\/\" rel=\"tag\">Police<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/pornography\/\" rel=\"tag\">Pornography<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/sexual-abuse\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sexual abuse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/sexual-assault\/\" rel=\"tag\">Sexual assault<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/us-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">U.S. News<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-43\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/igcolonel\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-43\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-43\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-43\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-43\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Warner Todd Huston has been writing editorials and news since 2001 but started his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/byron-donalds-takes-shot-at-host-of-the-view-dares-panel-to-invite-him-on-as-a-guest\/\" title=\"Byron Donalds Takes Shot at Host of 'The View,' Dares Panel to Invite Him On as a Guest\">writing career penning articles<\/a> about U.S. history back in the early 1990s. Huston has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business Network, CNN and several local Chicago news programs to discuss the issues of the day. Additionally, he is a regular guest on radio programs from coast to coast. Huston has also been a Breitbart News contributor since 2009. Warner works out of the Chicago area, a place he calls a &#8220;target-rich environment&#8221; for political news. Follow him on Truth Social at @WarnerToddHuston.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>  Warner Todd Huston has been writing editorials and news since 2001 but started his writing career penning articles about U.S. history back in the early 1990s. Huston has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business Network, CNN and several local Chicago news programs to discuss the issues of the day. Additionally, he is a regular guest on radio programs from coast to coast. Huston has also been a Breitbart News contributor since 2009. Warner works out of the Chicago area, a place he calls a &#8220;target-rich environment&#8221; for political news. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commentary by Warner Todd Huston, June 8, 2024: A recent incident in New Jersey underscores the critical need for parents to vigilantly monitor their children&#8217;s associations and the content they access. 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