David Lohr; a reporter for the Huffpost Crime web page, wrote an article titled: “Ohio Mom AshleyJessup Accused of Raping 10-Month-Old Son.” In his article, Lohr states that a 24-year-old woman was accused of sexually abusing her 10-month-old son. The article details how, on August 30, Ashley Jessup filmed herself performing sexual acts on her baby and shared the assault with a boyfriend in Battle Creek, Michigan, via email. He allegedly suggested that she record the abuse on video and send it to him. They shared other sexually explicit materials. Some of the items Ashley and her boyfriend shared via email would have been unusual. There was no mention of the nature of these items. On August 31, a former girlfriend of the man discovered the video and called Michigan State Police. Ashley was arrested and is being held on $1 million bail. Her boyfriend, who has not been publicly identified, is under investigation for possible charges. The article also includes the indictment used by the Franklin County grand jury to charge Ashley Jessup. His arraignment is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2011. The child is in protective custody and his father, Johnathon Vasquez, 19, is seeking custody. Sexual abuse, especially of a helpless child, is inexcusable. Ashley Jessup committed a heinous crime that shook her family and community. Her mother, who has not been identified, was reportedly shocked and humiliated by her daughter's arrest. David Lohrs' article demonstrates how our criminal justice system works from arrest to indictment, showing the public how fast the process can be, given the evidence that supports it,... .. middle of paper ......tence also. Therefore, in this case, justice was swift and hopefully it will be just as harsh for Ashley Jessup and her boyfriend. We can all be grateful for the quick actions of the former girlfriend, the state and local police departments, the judge, the prosecutor, the Department of Protective Services and the Franklin County grand jury. Works Cited Lohr, David. “Ohio mom Ashley Jessup accused of raping 10-month-old son.” HuffpostCrime. Ed. Arianna Huffington et al. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc, 2011. Web. September 12, 2011. Cole, George F and Christopher E Smith. The American criminal justice system. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2010. Print. Twelfth addition: university textbook. An introduction to the United States criminal justice system