Have A Seat with Chris Hansen

Have a Seat with Chris Hansen continues its coverage and conversation surrounding the gaming platform Roblox and the controversy of their questionable security measures.  On this episode, Chris Hansen is joined by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti who is joining his AG colleagues and filed a lawsuit against the company ‘alleging that they lure children into an environment it knows is dangerous but promises is safe, in violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)”.  Hansen and Skrmetti discuss how parents are being mislead into believing the platform is safe for children and how it should be a red flag that Roblox won’t let law enforcement on the platform to investigate criminal activity and complaints. If you’ve been following the Roblox headlines, it’s another episode of Have a Seat you won’t want to miss.  OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN #oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I just came to meet a girl to have sex. I didn’t know she was underage!” James Lee Peterson is a predator caught in a Marquette County, Michigan investigation.  At the time of the sting, Peterson had been living in Wallace, Michigan.  He had a son who was twenty-three and a daughter who was twenty-one at the time. Peterson has an extensive criminal history, including many possession of TCH charges, carrying a concealed weapon, drug paraphernalia, bail jumping, sex with a child 16 years of age or older, disorderly conduct, among others. Peterson had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. After learning of the decoy's age, Peterson offered her $100 to "fuck." He said that he wanted to have oral sex and make the girl "squirt." When Chris emerged to confront him, Peterson attempted to flee out of the front door but was stopped by deputies.  Sponsored by: AirDoctor: Breathe cleaner air every day with AirDoctor—get up to $300 off at https://AirDoctorPro.com using promo code HANSEN   OneSkin: Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN #oneskinpod   TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Have A Seat merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this urgent, special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Eva Yan, mother of Thomas Medlin who’s been missing since January 9th.  15-year-old Thomas of Long Island was seen on CCTV footage at Grand Central Station at 5:30p that same day, his cell phone was later found in lower Manhattan. The Suffolk Police Department believes that Thomas went into the city to meet someone he had been communicating with on the gaming platform Roblox, which according to his mother, is completely out of character for the intelligent and talented teen. Chris and Eva urge everyone to be on the lookout for Thomas, share his photo across social media, and contact the Suffolk Police Department if you have any information.  https://suffolkpd.org/Suffolk Police Department Fourth Squad Detective 631-854-8452 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris and his former lead security officer Ron Knight take a trip down memory lane and reflect back on their years of catching potential predators together. From memorable men such as Rabbi David Kaye to John Kennelly, and the massive investigation in Riverside County, CA, Hansen has brought Knight ‘out of retirement’ to reveal to fans what happened behind the scenes and when cameras weren't rolling.   OneSkin: Get up to 30% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN⁠#oneskinpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come on, man! I didn’t see the text!” Daryl Rudick is an alleged predator caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation.  Rudick began communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Before the decoy revealed her age, Rudick requested "just sex" in exchange for a $100 donation.  When Rudick arrived to the sting house, he talked with the decoy about her Northern accent. He had her say the word "oil" to note the differences between her accent and his. They also talked about Ohio State football, since the decoy said she was from Ohio, wherein Rudick claimed to a bored decoy that Ohio State could not beat Michigan that year. He was right. Chris then emerged asking what his accent sounded like. And the interrogation was on. Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kentucky Attorney General Russel Coleman joins Chris Hansen on this episode of Have a Seat to discuss his recent lawsuit against the gaming platform Roblox. AG Coleman joins his colleagues in such states as Florida, Louisiana and Tennessee in the fight to make Roblox safe against on-line child predators. AG Coleman calls Roblox a playground for criminals to have access to kids and that could lead to grooming and child exploitation. He also provides valuable advice for parents when there’s zero margin or error when it comes to allowing your children on the gaming site.     Photo/Video Credits: @RealSchlep Attorney General Russell Coleman https://www.ag.ky.gov/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Ah! Oh my god, you scared the crap outa' me!" Barrett's reaction to Chris coming out. Mark Barrett is a predator caught in the Blount County, Alabama investigation. He is mostly known for his large ears, muscular build, and passive aggressive attitude during his arrest and interview.  Barrett was born in August of 1985. In a joint operation between the Blount County Sheriff's office and the Genesee County, Michigan G.H.O.S.T. Team, Barrett, under the alias of "Alex," had a sexually charged conversation with the decoy who pretended to be a fifteen-year-old girl.  Barrett was initially skeptical of meeting, fearing that the decoy was actually a set-up to rob him, but eventually calmed his nerves after the decoy sent him a picture of herself. Barrett showed up to the sting house carrying bottles of Coca-Cola and a bottle of Apple Crown Royal whisky. He asked the decoy if she wanted her drink mixed, to which she responded that she wants "a heavy pour," like any normal fifteen-year-old girl would ask for. Then, Chris appeared from around the corner while Barrett was getting ice for the drink, startling him. Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by Jeffery Epstein victim and survivor Juliette Bryant. Bryant recounts, in disturbing detail, meeting Epstein and other high profile figures, what happened when he and his staff took her from South Africa to the U.S., and her time on both Epstein’s private Caribbean island and ranch in New Mexico. Bryant also shares rarely seen photos and reveals how life is for her today. Photo Credits https://x.com/JulietteBryant anniefarmer.com / Rob Bergman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feras Mahmoud Klisli is an alleged predator caught in a Polk County, Florida investigation.  At the time of the sting, Klisli had been living in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Heba, and their adult disabled daughter.  Klisli had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fourteen-year-old virgin girl. Described as "cryptic" by detectives, Klisli said in the chat that he wanted to kiss the girl all over her body and wanted sex. Klisli acknowledged the decoy's age at least five times, saying, "I hope I can meet with you, but you are 14 and that's dangerous."  When Klisli arrived at the sting house, he was taken into custody immediately after getting out of his car, instead of the typical scenario where the alleged predator walks into the house. Deputies took him to the ground in the middle of the road while Klisli repeatedly asked what was happening. Detectives called the number they had for Klisli, to verify that the person they were talking to was the man that showed up, and it appeared that Klisli had the decoy's name saved as "14.” During the interview with Chris, Klisli claimed that he did not know that the decoy was underage, instead claiming that he thought she was nineteen.  After further questioning, Klisli admitted that he did know that the decoy said she was fourteen, but claimed that he thought she was a liar.   Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by the dynamic, passionate and polarizing lawman of Genesee County, Michigan, Sheriff Chris Swanson. Most recognized for dropping his riot gear and joining a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Flint, Sheriff Swanson and Hansen dive into the many projects and community efforts Sheriff Swanson has and is spearheading; from how G.H.O.S.T (the Genesee County Human Oppression Strike Team) was created to protect children and combat human trafficking, to working with music sensation Jelly Roll on the I.G.N.I.T.E program, and how together Hansen, Sheriff Swanson, and his team have identified and arrested dozens of men attempting to commit crimes against children, including a local doctor and former police officer!  Sheriff Swanson is now setting his sights on the entire community of the state of Michigan as he’s announced his run for Governor and reveals to Chris if he has a shot at winning the office.  Footage Courtesy of:  Takedown with Chris Hansen PBS News Genesee County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office  Sheriff Chris Swanson Chris Swanson for Governor  G.H.O.S.T. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stosh Gizinski is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. He is notable for claiming that he only came to the sting house to look for his long-lost missing sister.  At the time of the sting, Gizinski had been living in Lapeer, Michigan. He had been working as a roofer and has had various licensing and business issues in the past. He also had two daughters that were fourteen and eighteen-years-old at the time of the sting. Gizinski claimed that his sister, Rachel, went missing in Jackson, Michigan.  On October 18, 2023, Gizinski had begun communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Initially, Gizinski asked for a "5-10 min quickie." Described as a "fast mover" by Chris, Gizinski repeatedly asked the decoy if she was ready to meet because he had limited time away from work. After the decoy told him that she was fifteen, Gizinski responded, "Ok I can come now or I have to go back to work."  Gizinski arrived to the sting house, which was decorated with pictures of Jerry Hetherington, Donnie Vaughn, and various warning signs. After a brief conversation with the decoy, where Gizinski said almost nothing, she left and Chris came out to confront him.  Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a diabolical and sickening case of a Chicago Public Schools dean who preyed upon an underaged student from 2013-2016 with constant grooming tactics, sexual assaults, and even impregnating her twice and forcing her to have abortions.  But after living in fear for years, the victim recently came forward and a Cook County jury found Brian Crowder guilty of multiple counts of sexual assaults and sentenced him to 22 years behind bars.  The victim, Jane Doe, was also awarded a $17.5 million dollar settlement thanks to her attorneys, Martin Gould and Bryce Hensley, who join Chris on this disturbing and frightening episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen. They dive into the details of the case and what impact it has on victims rights and school systems around the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rhett Warner is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. At the time of the sting, Warner lived in or near Saginaw, Michigan. Warner had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl while going by the names "John" and "Big John." Warner's conversation with the decoy went on for about a week before going to the sting house. The decoy told Warner that her stepfather and she liked to meet with men for her to have sex with while the stepfather watched. Warner was agreeable to this scenario during a phone call with the decoy.  Upon arriving to the sting house, Warner met the decoy stepfather outside before going inside to meet the decoy girl. When Chris came out, Warner said "Chris Hansen!" and tried to escape, but he was stopped by the decoy stepfather.  Sponsored by: TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators  Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*Warning: This episode contains talk of sexual situations and sexual assault that may be triggering for some. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. Haley Robson, victim and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has a seat with Chris Hansen for an emotional, raw and powerful conversation surrounding her experiences with Epstein and the recent release of the investigation files. Haley reveals to Chris how she was recruited and groomed by Epstein, how her and the other survivor-victims are uniting, her thoughts on Ghislaine Maxwell and her culpability, and what Epstein took away from her. Robson’s unwavering bravery to expose the truth behind Epstein and his empire shines through in this timely and poignant episode. Sponsors: Home Title Lock: Go to ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen⁠ and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/warranty⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Gerald Henry is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation.  At the time of the sting, Henry had been married for two years. He has a step-daughter who would turn four in February, 2025, and a daughter who was two-months-old (as of January, 2025). He worked as a welder.  Henry had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. In the chat log, Henry asked if he could ejaculate inside her. The decoy told him that she was on birth control but asked him to just "pull out." Henry responded, "If she's that good, I would want to fuck her all the time. I don't want to pull out of her." Henry inquired as to the price for the teenager's services, but after being told that it would be $150 he managed to barter her down to $80.  Henry eventually found the house while still talking to the decoy on the phone. The decoy tried to make an excuse that her phone battery was low so that she could exit the room, but Henry started following her and asking if he could walk with her. That’s when Chris came out to confront Henry.  Sponsored by: Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by legendary country music artist John Rich talk his new song, The Righteous Hunter, and music video that tackles the epidemic of human trafficking. Having co-fronted the band Lonestar, and currently one-half of the country music duo Big and Rich, John Rich is using his voice and platform to raise awareness, advocate for education and call for change surrounding human trafficking. Watch The Righteous Hunter by John Rich on Youtube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-wfCN2qVew X - @johnrich www.johnrich.com Thanks to our sponsors: Home Title Lock: Go to ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen⁠ and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit ⁠https://hometitlelock.com/warranty⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Russell Jenkinson is an alleged predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen.  At the time of the sting, Jenkinson lived in Lapeer, Michigan. He worked in construction, building roads and working on asphalt. Jenkinson has three children. At the time, they were 22, 7, and 13 years of age. He was unable to see his thirteen-year-old daughter for unknown reasons. Jenkinson has an extensive criminal history, with arrests for Attempted Larceny, Attempted Breaking and Entering, Identity Theft, and Theft of a Financial Transaction Device. He was also charged in Arizona with Assault Causing Injury and Disorderly conduct, although those charges were dismissed.  Jenkinson had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Jenkinson agreed to pay her $100 to have penetrative sex and to receive oral sex. When he was told the address of the sting house, Jenkinson asked the decoy if she was affiliated with law enforcement, saying, "I just don't want you trying to set me up." Jenkinson also agreed to smoke marijuana with the decoy. When Jenkinson arrived at the sting house, Chris began reading from the chat log where Jenkinson talked about "suck and f***." Jenkinson denied ever saying anything sexual to the decoy. Instead, Jenkinson blamed the decoy, claiming that she was the one talking about sexual acts. He also defended himself by saying that, despite the decoy stating her age, she never mentioned it again. Sponsored by: Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with Child USA Founder and CEO, Professor Marci Hamilton, a leading expert on clergy sex abuse and child sex abuse statutes of limitation. As author of Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its Children, Hamilton is at the forefront of crimes against children reform in the United States. Hansen and Hamilton dive into the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, what the public can hope to learn when the full files are released and how we must put victims first, no matter how much time as passed when crimes against them were committed. Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty ExpressVPN: Go to https://expressvpn.com/CHRISHANSEN and find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Randolph Scott is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen.  At the time of the sting, Scott had been living in Adamsville, Alabama with his wife. He also had two children, one 35 and one 38. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon said that Scott did not have a criminal record.  Scott worked as a Toyota car salesman but was described as being "semi-retired" at the time.  Scott had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. He agreed to pay the girl $50 for a blowjob. Scott arrived to the sting house, but quickly turned around and drove off. A few minutes later, he returned to the house and parked in the drive way, greeting the decoy at the door. Once Chris came around the corner, Scott attempted to flee out the front door but was quickly apprehended by deputies. While being handcuffed, Scott stated that he was only "coming to visit." He denied ever meeting anyone online for sex in the past, despite his previous charge for soliciting prostitution. Scott did admit to knowing the decoy's age and requesting a blowjob from her, but claimed that he changed his mind. Sponsored by: ExpressVPN: Go to https://expressvpn.com/CHRISHANSEN and find out how you can get up to 4 extra months thanks to our sponsor, ExpressVPN! OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code HANSEN at https://www.oneskin.co/HANSEN #oneskinpod Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty TruthFinder.com. To get the answers you’re looking for about the new people in your life, and to discover information on potential predators, go to www.TruthFinder.com/predators Get your official Chris Hansen merchandise at https://haveaseat.dashery.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris travels to Tallahassee, Florida for a candid and in-depth interview with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier regarding his offices recent criminal charges against the online gaming platform Roblox. Uthmeier provides insight into the investigation and how Roblox is choosing profit over protecting kids by allowing sexual predators to access, communicate and groom underaged children. According to the Office of the Florida Attorney General press release, the subpoenas will investigate whether Roblox’s actions, or lack thereof, are aiding in predators accessing and harming children and look into predators that are utilizing the platform’s in-game currency ‘Robux’ to bribe minors into sending sexually explicit images. If you’ve been following Hansen’s investigation into Roblox, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. *Video courtesy of the Florida Attorney General’s Office Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/chrishansen and use promo code HANSEN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices