Week of Oct 5–11, 2025

Credible reports and official filings only. Allegations remain allegations unless and until proven in court.

At a Glance

NC state legislator Cecil Brockman charged; judge sets ~$1.05M bond; next court Nov 13.
Capital Region Chamber senior VP Peter Bardunias charged in federal enticement sting; detention hearing Oct 27.
Louisville teacher Brian Hinds charged in Project Safe Childhood case (distribution/possession of CSAM).
Oregon physician David Farley pleads not guilty to nearly a dozen felony sex-abuse counts; $500k bail.

We tag registry status to document how often new cases involve people not previously registered—evidence that prevention requires more than public registries.

New Arrests & Charges

🏛️ Cecil Brockman— North Carolina State Representative (D–High Point)Oct 8–10, 2025

Jurisdiction: North Carolina (Guilford County)Arrested / ChargedRegistry: No prior registration noted

Charged with two counts of statutory sex offense with a child and two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child; secured bond set at ~$1.05M; bipartisan calls to resign; next court date Nov 13.

🔗 AP wire (bond hearing)🔗 WRAL details from hearing 🔗 ABC11 local update 🔗 NC Newsline recap

🏢 Peter Bardunias— Senior VP, Capital Region Chamber of CommerceOct 7–10, 2025

Jurisdiction: Federal (USAO – Northern District of New York)Arrested / ChargedRegistry: No prior registration noted

Allegedly attempted to entice a person he believed was 15; explicit/violent messages; arrested after traveling to meet; detention hearing now set for Oct 27. Chamber mission emphasizes community safety & prosperity—making this charge notably contradictory for a senior officer.

🔗 USAO–NDNY press release 🔗 Times Union: hearing moved to Oct 27 🔗 Spectrum News: day-of coverage

🏫 Brian Hinds— Teacher, duPont Manual HS / Youth Performing Arts School (JCPS)Oct 10–11, 2025

Jurisdiction: Federal (USAO – Western District of Kentucky; Louisville)Arrested / ChargedRegistry: No prior registration noted

Charged with distributing and possessing CSAM in a Project Safe Childhood case; complaint alleges August 2025 distribution to an undercover officer; arrest on Oct 9–10.

🔗 USAO–WDKY press release 🔗 WAVE3 local report 🔗 Gray/WAVE syndication

Pleas & Case Updates

🏥 Dr. David Farley— Former physician (West Linn, OR)Oct 10–11, 2025

Jurisdiction: Oregon (Clackamas County)Plea / case updateRegistry: No prior registration noted

Pleads not guilty to nearly a dozen felony sex-abuse charges; prosecutors allege many victims over years; bail set at $500,000.

🔗 KGW: arrest & charges overview 🔗 KGW: plea video clip 🔗 OPB background explainer

Watchlist

Brockman (NC): monitor DA filings and any formal resignation moves; next court date Nov 13.
Bardunias (NDNY): detention hearing Oct 27; watch for indictment and any chamber statements/board actions.
Hinds (WDKY): complaint → potential indictment; bond/detention details.
Farley (OR): charging docs, additional victims, pretrial schedule, and any professional-board actions.

Disclaimer

All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Registry status reflects what’s publicly reported in official documents or mainstream coverage; absence of mention is not definitive.