Man Admits To Raping Little Girl, Judge Frees Him Because Of Child’s ‘Mistake’

Man Admits To Raping Little Girl, Judge Frees Him Because Of Child’s ‘Mistake’

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After scouring the dating app MeetMe, 22-year-old Joseph Robert Meili began chatting with an 11-year-old girl. Eventually, their conversations became romantic in nature, and the girl agreed to meet up with Meili at his home. Seizing the opportunity, he drove the preteen to his apartment in Springfield, Missouri, where the girl says she accidentally fell asleep. When she awoke, her worst fear was confirmed.

In the era of innovation, children are using the latest tech devices at an earlier age. While this allows them to quickly and efficiently connect with family and friends, it also provides a doorway for predators to come into contact with children with whom they would otherwise never cross paths. Unfortunately, this is exactly how Meili preyed upon his victim.