Former WWE wrestler accused of trying to buy child pornography: authorities

Former WWE wrestler accused of trying to buy child pornography: authorities

WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTAJ) — A former fan favorite WWE wrestler from the 1990s has been indicted in Tennessee for attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of children. Michael Droese (Photo from District Attorney General Chris Stanford, 31st Judicial District) Michael Droese, better known to wrestling fans as Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, was indicted by a Warren County grand jury in May, according to a release from District Attorney General Chr…

Pro wrestling star accussed of trying to buy child porn in Tennessee

Former WWE star Duke “The Dumpster” Droese has been indicted on one count of attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor in Tennessee.

Former WWE star, 'Duke the Dumpster,' arrested for allegedly trying to buy child porn

A former WWE star known in the ring as "Duke the Dumpster" was arrested after he allegedly attempted to obtain child sexual assault material with crypto.

'Duke the Dumpster,' Former WWE star indicted for attempting to buy child assault material

Former WWE star known as "Duke the Dumpster," formally Michael Droese has been charged with Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, following an i

Former WWE star arrested for attempted exploitation

Former professional wrestler Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, who is now going by the name of Michael Droese, was charged and arrested for attempted aggravated exploitation of a child. The 56-year-old is accused of attempting to purchase indecent pictures of kids on the darknet using crypto currency. The inquiry started when Coinbase marked a questionable transaction associated with Droese’s account. The platform quickly informed federal authorities,…

Duke the Dumpster hit with child porn charge

Former WWE superstar and Warren County resident Duke “The Dumpster” Droese has been charged with soliciting child sexual material online.