The Story of the Summer: Creepy Hidden Cameras and the Pervs Who Love Them
LatestA renowned Manhattan urologist was found video-recording up multiple women’s skirts in a subway station yesterday. But over the past few months, this sort of case has been happening a lot. In fact, hidden camera crime is so hot right now. Ugh.
The incident is disturbing, but thanks to one of our most prolific tipsters — who either has a Google alert set for “hidden camera” or is working towards a Ph.D on concealed recording equipment — we know there’s been an alarming spate of hidden camera lawsuits across the country over the past few months. But we’re not sure why. Is it because the proliferation of DIY porn websites has encouraged men to, well, Do It Themselves? Is it because there’s a not-so-black market for upskirt shots? Is it due to better, cheaper gadget options for the creepiest of cinematographers? Here are just a few of the articles we’ve read this summer about women being filmed without their consent. We’re not trying to be fear-mongers, but we think this trend is worth pointing out, especially since many of the accused below already had related and vastly more serious convictions (intent to rape, etc.) under their belt.
FunPlex Family Changing Room
Strategy: Hidden in an air freshener container
Choice awful detail: “Depending on what the camera recorded, police could charge the eventual suspect with unlawful sexual contact. If children were photographed, charges could include child pornography, West said.”
Body Wax Salon
Strategy: Hidden in the ceiling
Choice awful detail: “11Alive News has learned the landlord who rents the spaces is a registered sex offender. He was convicted of aggravated assault with intent to rape in 2004.”
Women’s Gas Station Bathroom
Strategy: Undisclosed
Choice awful detail: “Klawinski said the manager told a company representative that he had planted the camera because some items were being stolen from a nearby storage room.” (Mmmk.)