“I’m not going to resign. I’m going to stay focused on protecting our kids. There’s a lot of work that needs to be done around the country. The department is responsible for protecting our kids…”

-Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, March 2007

If Gonzales were really serious about this statement, perhaps he should have started in his own Department of Justice.

John David R. Atchison is an assistant U.S. attorney from the northern district of Florida. Yesterday, he was arraigned in court on charges that absolutely turn my stomach. Atchison stands accused of trying to solicit sex with a 5-year-old child.

He was caught as part of a sting in which an undercover officer posed as a mother of a 5-year-old girl, offering the child up for sex. Atchison flew from his home in Pensacola, FL to Detroit, MI, allegedly for the sole purpose of having sex with the child.

But, this is even more disturbing. This is a passage from the article (bolding mine):

In deposition, detectives said Atchison suggested the mother tell her daughter that “you found her a sweet boyfriend who will bring her presents.”

The undercover detective expressed concern about physical injury to the 5-year-old girl as a result of the sexual activity. Detectives said Atchison responded, ” I am always gentle and loving; not to worry, no damage ever, no rough stuff ever. I only like it soft and nice.”

The undercover detective asked how Atchison can be certain of no injury. He responded, “Just gotta go slow and very easy. I’ve done it plenty,” according to detectives.

Atchison is currently in federal custody and a detention hearing was scheduled for today.

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