Spanky the clown- a pedophile!!!!! - Jets Insider.com Forums

Mean Bro Green · 05-26-2004, 11:29 AM

[img]http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2004/LAW/05/25/clown.porn.charges/vert.spanky.jpg[/img]
Thomas Allen Riccio appears in character as "Spanky" before a performance in Florida last year.

[SIZE=3]Spanky the clown arrested on porn charges[/SIZE]
From Terry Frieden
CNN Washington Bureau
Tuesday, May 25, 2004 Posted: 6:40 PM EDT (2240 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Spanky, a clown with the renowned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, has been arrested on charges stemming from a child pornography investigation, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.

Spanky, whose real name is Thomas Allen Riccio, 23, of Jacksonville, Florida, made an initial state court appearance Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he was traveling with the circus, the officials said.

He faces 10 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor.

The arrest Friday was the latest in an ongoing international probe of subscribers to a child pornography Web site that was shut down in an international raid last July.

U.S. Customs agents leading the investigation worked with North Carolina authorities in making the arrest, officials said.

Teachers, camp counselors and others with access to children have been high on the priority list for customs officials.

Agents have arrested hundreds of people in recent months, after obtaining tens of thousands of names from a credit card billing company allegedly involved in handling payments for Internet porn sites.

The investigation, dubbed Operation Predator, linked Riccio to a company in Belarus that provided the billing services for more than 50 child porn Web sites worldwide, officials said.

In announcing the arrest, the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that when agents searched Riccio's computer, they discovered "thousands of images, many of which involve prepubescent children engaged in various sexual and lewd acts."

"This man's profession as Spanky the clown brought him into contact with hundreds of families," said agent Albert Fitchett Jr. in Wilmington, North Carolina.

"Behind the clown nose, however, this man appears to have been supporting an industry that trades in the exploitation of children."

chrebet73 · 05-26-2004, 12:02 PM

That is absolutely HORRIBLE....what is wrong w/these FREAKS?????

BTW, clowns freak me out!!!! :o

Jetlag · 05-26-2004, 12:07 PM

Look everyone it's Pogo the clown.

[img]http://www.dailyprobe.com/graphics/gacy.jpg[/img]

"Gacy" was the worst movie I've ever watched in my entire life. Everything sucked; the acting, the dialogue, the filming, hell I think they screwed up the story also.

Do not rent it unless you are really high on drugs and want a laugh.

MickeyShuler · 05-26-2004, 12:41 PM

Mean bro, you have to lose that signature. They might be after you next!

Honestly, I can't even look at it!

JetChefJR · 05-26-2004, 01:18 PM

That story came across the CNN ticker last night while I was in the gym... I swear I almost fell off the treadmill!

nyjet80 · 05-26-2004, 01:34 PM

These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related?

scrizzy · 05-26-2004, 01:35 PM

Did this come as a surprise to people? I mean his name is SPANKY for chrissakes.

Mean Bro Green · 05-26-2004, 01:57 PM

[quote][i]Originally posted by nyjet80[/i]@May 26 2004, 01:34 PM
[b] These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related? [/b][/quote]
this is a quality filler thread :ph34r:

jetgirl · 05-26-2004, 07:51 PM

[quote][i]Originally posted by Mean Bro Green+May 26 2004, 01:57 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>[b]QUOTE[/b] (Mean Bro Green @ May 26 2004, 01:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--nyjet80[/i]@May 26 2004, 01:34 PM
[b] These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related? [/b][/quote]
this is a quality filler thread :ph34r: [/b][/quote]
Chris...........Shasta's dancing cracks me up every time I see it.........I know people are lobbying for you to get rid of it.......but for some strange reason I don't want you too......... :lol:

05-26-2004, 11:29 AM	#1
Mean Bro Green gettin it Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 18,660	[img]http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2004/LAW/05/25/clown.porn.charges/vert.spanky.jpg[/img] Thomas Allen Riccio appears in character as "Spanky" before a performance in Florida last year. [SIZE=3]Spanky the clown arrested on porn charges[/SIZE] From Terry Frieden CNN Washington Bureau Tuesday, May 25, 2004 Posted: 6:40 PM EDT (2240 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Spanky, a clown with the renowned Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, has been arrested on charges stemming from a child pornography investigation, law enforcement officials said Tuesday. Spanky, whose real name is Thomas Allen Riccio, 23, of Jacksonville, Florida, made an initial state court appearance Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he was traveling with the circus, the officials said. He faces 10 counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest Friday was the latest in an ongoing international probe of subscribers to a child pornography Web site that was shut down in an international raid last July. U.S. Customs agents leading the investigation worked with North Carolina authorities in making the arrest, officials said. Teachers, camp counselors and others with access to children have been high on the priority list for customs officials. Agents have arrested hundreds of people in recent months, after obtaining tens of thousands of names from a credit card billing company allegedly involved in handling payments for Internet porn sites. The investigation, dubbed Operation Predator, linked Riccio to a company in Belarus that provided the billing services for more than 50 child porn Web sites worldwide, officials said. In announcing the arrest, the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that when agents searched Riccio's computer, they discovered "thousands of images, many of which involve prepubescent children engaged in various sexual and lewd acts." "This man's profession as Spanky the clown brought him into contact with hundreds of families," said agent Albert Fitchett Jr. in Wilmington, North Carolina. "Behind the clown nose, however, this man appears to have been supporting an industry that trades in the exploitation of children."

05-26-2004, 12:02 PM	#2
chrebet73 All Pro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,347	That is absolutely HORRIBLE....what is wrong w/these FREAKS????? BTW, clowns freak me out!!!! :o

05-26-2004, 12:07 PM	#3
Jetlag M.I.A. Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,138	Look everyone it's Pogo the clown. [img]http://www.dailyprobe.com/graphics/gacy.jpg[/img] "Gacy" was the worst movie I've ever watched in my entire life. Everything sucked; the acting, the dialogue, the filming, hell I think they screwed up the story also. Do not rent it unless you are really high on drugs and want a laugh.

05-26-2004, 12:41 PM	#4
MickeyShuler Probably here before you.... All Pro Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,274	Mean bro, you have to lose that signature. They might be after you next! Honestly, I can't even look at it!

05-26-2004, 01:18 PM	#5
JetChefJR B4 Crew... Learn to Live It, Learn to Love It! All League Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North Jersey Posts: 2,504	That story came across the CNN ticker last night while I was in the gym... I swear I almost fell off the treadmill!

05-26-2004, 01:34 PM	#6
nyjet80 All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,487	These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related?

05-26-2004, 01:35 PM	#7
scrizzy All Pro Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,064	Did this come as a surprise to people? I mean his name is SPANKY for chrissakes.

05-26-2004, 01:57 PM	#8
Mean Bro Green gettin it Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 18,660	[quote][i]Originally posted by nyjet80[/i]@May 26 2004, 01:34 PM [b] These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related? [/b][/quote] this is a quality filler thread :ph34r:

05-26-2004, 07:51 PM	#9
jetgirl in love with Mark Sanchez!!!!!! Hall of Fame Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Look behind you Posts: 21,194	[quote][i]Originally posted by Mean Bro Green+May 26 2004, 01:57 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>[b]QUOTE[/b] (Mean Bro Green @ May 26 2004, 01:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--nyjet80[/i]@May 26 2004, 01:34 PM [b] These are the types of threads that are kept here instead of others that are actually football related? [/b][/quote] this is a quality filler thread :ph34r: [/b][/quote] Chris...........Shasta's dancing cracks me up every time I see it.........I know people are lobbying for you to get rid of it.......but for some strange reason I don't want you too......... :lol: