Prosecute Yaz Johnson of Albany, GA

The Issue

Yaz Johnson has been sexually assaulting women dating back to the early 1990's.  He positioned himself as a well-known photographer in the modeling industry offering model contracts and connects within the industry.  Over the years he has influenced hundreds of women to take sexually explicit photos while in most cases he touched them inappropriately, had them remove their clothing, had them touch his genitals and is also noted for sharing the photos with other individuals.  The majority of his victims were under age.  Albany Police Department has statements and filed police reports from victims and it appears they are failing to apprehend this predator and bring him to justice.  We need justice not only for the women he has hurt but the women he may hurt in the future.  Please sign this petition to put fire under the leaders in the City of Albany to bring this predator to justice.  There are many women coming forth with allegations but are afraid to report him because they fear nothing will be done about it.  Stand UP, Albany, GA as a community!  Everyday we see sex trafficking and sexual assault reports all over our televisions and news papers and yet we are sleeping with the enemy because he deems himself a pastor or a pillar in the community?  He's employed by the biggest healthcare system in the city with access to the elderly and young victims on a daily basis.  How long will we tolerate our own being victimized? For years he's gotten away with this.  Every time someone speaks outs, it's swept under the rug.  To the people that keep sweeping it under the rug, what will you sweep when the day comes where your family member or loved one is the one with the voice not being heard? 

I refuse to label myself as a victim, so, I say, I am a survivor of Yaz Johnson and I have filed my police report and I am fighting this injustice to the end even if I have to fight alone. #SilenceTheCamera  

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The Issue

Yaz Johnson has been sexually assaulting women dating back to the early 1990's.  He positioned himself as a well-known photographer in the modeling industry offering model contracts and connects within the industry.  Over the years he has influenced hundreds of women to take sexually explicit photos while in most cases he touched them inappropriately, had them remove their clothing, had them touch his genitals and is also noted for sharing the photos with other individuals.  The majority of his victims were under age.  Albany Police Department has statements and filed police reports from victims and it appears they are failing to apprehend this predator and bring him to justice.  We need justice not only for the women he has hurt but the women he may hurt in the future.  Please sign this petition to put fire under the leaders in the City of Albany to bring this predator to justice.  There are many women coming forth with allegations but are afraid to report him because they fear nothing will be done about it.  Stand UP, Albany, GA as a community!  Everyday we see sex trafficking and sexual assault reports all over our televisions and news papers and yet we are sleeping with the enemy because he deems himself a pastor or a pillar in the community?  He's employed by the biggest healthcare system in the city with access to the elderly and young victims on a daily basis.  How long will we tolerate our own being victimized? For years he's gotten away with this.  Every time someone speaks outs, it's swept under the rug.  To the people that keep sweeping it under the rug, what will you sweep when the day comes where your family member or loved one is the one with the voice not being heard? 

I refuse to label myself as a victim, so, I say, I am a survivor of Yaz Johnson and I have filed my police report and I am fighting this injustice to the end even if I have to fight alone. #SilenceTheCamera  

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The Decision Makers

Michael Persley
Michael Persley
Chief of Police
Albany Police Departnent
Albany Police Departnent
Investigation Unit
Dorothy Hubbard
Dorothy Hubbard
Mayor
Greg Edwards
Greg Edwards
District Attorney
Phoebe Putney Hospital
Phoebe Putney Hospital

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Petition created on December 10, 2019