Columbus Police Under Investigation for Controversial Handling of 11-Year-Old's Case

Columbus police are investigating a report in which a father claims he was told by officers that his 11-year-old daughter could face charges after being manipulated by an online predator. In a video posted on social media, the father is seen discussing the situation with the officers, who suggest that the girl could be charged with child pornography. The police department has opened an inquiry into the incident and stated that all sexual misconduct allegations, especially those involving minors, are taken seriously. Detectives from the sexual assault unit have initiated an investigation.