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Tampa Attorney Named in Pinellas Online Predator Sting
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Pinellas County officials announced charges against 15 men after a five-day undercover operation targeting people who used online messaging to arrange in-person sexual encounters with people they believed were minors, some as young as 4. Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said the case, “Operation Cyber Shield,” linked digital offenses to hands-on crimes and highlighted Tampa attorney Michael Rozum among the suspects.
WHO: Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri; 15 charged men including Tampa attorney Michael Rozum
WHAT: A five-day undercover law enforcement sting led to criminal charges against 15 men accused of attempting to meet children for sexual activity via online messaging; Tampa attorney Michael Rozum was among those highlighted.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: Officials said the operation targeted people attempting to arrange in-person sexual encounters with children after contacting them through online messaging platforms.
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