Keith Griffin, a 48-year-old resident of Jensen Beach, Florida, is facing an additional 90 charges of child pornography, bringing his total to 100 counts. This development follows his initial arrest last month, during which he attributed the presence of over 1,000 illegal images on his computer to his cat.

Initial Arrest and Explanation

Griffin was initially charged with 10 counts of child pornography last month. According to police, up to 1,000 images were found on his computer. Griffin told investigators that he had stepped away from his computer for a moment, and his cat jumped on the keyboard, inadvertently downloading multiple files of child pornography. He further explained that the cat was a habitual keyboard-stepper, often tapping on the keys while Griffin downloaded music.

Law enforcement officials expressed skepticism regarding Griffin's explanation. Police did not accept his story that the cat was responsible for the downloads.

Additional Charges and Incarceration

Last week, Martin County Sheriff officials filed an additional 90 charges of child pornography against Griffin. This brings the total number of charges to 100. Griffin, 48, is currently incarcerated at the Martin County Jail. His bail has been set at $2.2 million, according to United Press.

Following the new charges, Griffin has reportedly become less communicative. The cat, which Griffin blamed for the downloads, is now being cared for by a friend.

Public Reaction and Commentary

The unusual nature of Griffin's defense has garnered attention, with some readers of the "Unleashed" blog appearing divided on the case. One reader, identified as McKlean&Soberly, questioned the statistical likelihood of such an event, suggesting that if the cat were truly responsible for accidental downloads, there should be evidence of other "accidental" downloads to various random sites in greater numbers than the child pornography hits.

Conversely, another reader named Dave B shared personal experiences with a technologically curious cat. Dave B recounted instances where his cat would play with his phone and push buttons, necessitating the removal of all numbers from speed dial to prevent outgoing calls. Dave B also mentioned his cat occasionally faxing blank pages from his home fax machine to his office and other contacts, leading him to remove all numbers from speed dial on the fax machine as well. Dave B concluded by stating, "Never underestimate either the [intelligence] or curiosity of the feline world."

Key Facts

  • Keith Griffin, 48, of Jensen Beach, Florida, faces 100 charges of child pornography.
  • He was initially charged with 10 counts last month after police found up to 1,000 images on his computer.
  • Griffin claimed his cat inadvertently downloaded the files by jumping on his keyboard.
  • Martin County Sheriff officials added 90 more charges last week.
  • Griffin is held at the Martin County Jail with bail set at $2.2 million.
  • The cat is currently being cared for by a friend.