US EditionDuke Droese indicted on attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
- Michael David Droese, formerly known as Duke 'The Dumpster' in WWF, was charged on May 5, 2025, in Tennessee with an attempt to knowingly access and acquire illegal sexual material involving a minor.
- The indictment came after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation conducted a probe following the FBI's receipt of a tip from Coinbase in March 2025 concerning Droese's attempt to acquire illegal child exploitation content through the dark web.
- Droese, who served as DUI Coordinator in the ARC Program without duties involving children, turned himself in on May 2, 2025, was booked, and released on $10,000 bail set by Warren County Circuit Court.
- District Attorney General Chris Stanford stated that Mike Droese faces a Class D felony charge in Tennessee for trying to buy illegal child sexual abuse material, which carries a possible prison term of two to four years.
- Droese's immediate termination and upcoming May 28, 2025 arraignment underscore the district attorney's pledge to aggressively prosecute child sexual exploitation cases regardless of the accused's status.
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Duke Droese indicted on attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
Duke ‘The Dumpster’ Droese has been indicted. In a press release sent out on Monday, District Attorney General Chris Stanford of the 31st Judicial District of Tennessee announced that Droese (real name Mike Droese) has been indicted on one count…
Ex-WWE Superstar Arrested For Aggravated Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor (MUGSHOT PHOTO)
Chris Stanford, District Attorney General, 31st Judicial District in Tennessee, sent out the following press release regarding the arrest of former WWF Superstar Mike “Duke” Droese: Monday, May 5, 2025 To: Press Covering Warren County Tennessee From: Chris Stanford – District Attorney General-31″ Judicial District Re: Michael Droese Criminal Indictment Based on recent inquiries from the local press, I am submitting this release of public informa…
Former WWE Superstar Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese Indicted For Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of A Minor
Image Credit: 31st Judicial District in Tennesee Former WWE star Duke “The Dumpster” Droese was indicted on one count of Attempted Aggravated Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. District Attorney General of the 31st Judicial District in Tennessee Chris Stanford revealed the news in a statement. Droese — Mike Droese — reportedly used a Coinbase account to attempt to purchase child sexual assault material from the Dark Web. After the transaction was f…
Mike "Duke" Droese indicted for attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor
Former WWF/WWE wrestler Mike “Duke” Droese is being indicted on attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. A statement was issued on Monday by Chris Stanford, the District Attorney General for the 31st Judicial District in Tennessee. Following an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, one charge has been issued against Droese after he was alleged to have attempted to purchase child pornography in April 2024. He is faci…
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