Man admits to sex crimes on police job application and is found guilty.

A young man with dreams of becoming a police officer has found himself on the opposite side of the law. 26-year-old Stephen Bodley has been convicted of sexual battery on a child, as determined by an Orange County, Florida jury on May 8. This shocking revelation came when Bodley disclosed disturbing information in his job application.

During his interview with a detective, Bodley confessed to playing "sexual games" with a young victim. He claimed that the victim, who was a minor at the time, was unaware of the true nature of their interactions. Bodley attributed his actions to an addiction to pornography that developed during his teenage years. The victim's mother confirmed that Bodley and her child had a close relationship, and the victim herself eventually came forward to report the abuse to the Florida Department of Children and Families.

As a result of his admissions, Bodley was arrested at the Apopka Police Department and taken into custody. But before his trial, his lawyer attempted to have his incriminating statements during the job interview and subsequent confession dismissed. Despite this, the court allowed his post-arrest remarks to be used as evidence against him. However, the comments made during the interview were deemed inadmissible.

During the trial, Bodley shockingly denied sexually abusing the victim, despite his previous confessions. However, the jury still found him guilty of sexually battering a child under the age of 12. This serious offense carries a potential sentence of life in prison. Bodley's sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 24.

This disturbing case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough background checks and proper vetting when it comes to hiring individuals for sensitive positions such as law enforcement. It also highlights the bravery of the victim for coming forward and speaking out against her abuser. Such acts of courage are crucial in bringing perpetrators to justice and protecting others from becoming victims.

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