Via the AP: Homeland Deputy Arrested in Seduction Case
The deputy press secretary for the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security was charged with using a computer to seduce a child after authorities said he struck up sexual conversations with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.Brian J. Doyle, 55, who is the fourth-ranking official in the department’s public affairs office, was expected to be placed on administrative leave Wednesday.
My word. How stupid do you have to be? Pretty stupid, it would seem:
During online conversations, Doyle revealed his name, who he worked for and offered his office and government-issued cell phone numbers, the sheriff’s office said.
He even sent a photo of himself:
One of the photos, released by the sheriff’s office, shows Doyle in what appears to be DHS headquarters. He is wearing a Homeland Security pin on his lapel and a lanyard that says “TSA.”
Not only is the behavior itself deeply disturbing, but it takes on a whole new dimension when one is working for a part of the government responsible for domestic security.
Absolutely amazing.
And alongside the shoplifting charge against a top White House official a few weeks back, this is another embarrassment for the administration.
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April 5th, 2006 at 11:24 am
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Brian J Doyle
April 5th, 2006 at 11:25 am
Homeland Security Deputy Press Secretary arrested for soliciting 14 year old girl for sex
We have no sympathy for scum like this. Liberals, moderates, and Conservatives are all disgusted with this as they should be. This is definitely the kind of news that gets your blood pressure up after reading it first thing in the morning.
Deputy Pr…