ARGUS-PRESS article regarding this case

 

 

To the Honorable Judge of the Shiawassee county Circuit Court in Corunna ,Matthew Stewart,

 

• Case update: this has been bound over to Circuit court. 

As an activist myself and the surrounding members of the community, submit this petition with serious and urgent concern regarding the current pretrial release conditions of Jessica Cameron, who has been charged by the State of Michigan with multiple felony offenses involving alleged sexual abuse of a minor and related computer-facilitated crimes.

 

According to publicly available court records, Ms. Cameron was arraigned on December 10, 2025, and currently faces six felony counts, including multiple counts of:

 

Child S*exually Abusive Activity – Aggravated (MCL 750.145c(2)(b)). This charge applies when an individual is alleged to have knowingly engaged in, encouraged, coerced, or facilitated se*ually  abusive activity involving a minor, with aggravating circumstances such as exploitation, repeated conduct, or coordination with another individual. These allegations represent some of the most serious sexual offenses under Michigan law, reflecting heightened concern for a child’s safety, psychological well-being, and long-term harm.

Use of a Computer to Commit a Crime (MCL 752.797(3)(f)), which applies when phones, computers, social media platforms, messaging applications, or other electronic communication systems are allegedly used to initiate, coordinate, groom, document, or facilitate a felony offense. When paired with offenses involving minors, this charge reflects concern that technology was used to expand access, reduce detection, or prolong harm, and carries potential penalties exceeding 20 years or life imprisonment depending on the underlying offense.

 

 

These charges arise from alleged conduct occurring on or about August 13, 2025, and remain pending before this Court.

 

We respectfully clarify that being charged by the State means that prosecutors, after investigation by law enforcement, determined there was probable cause to believe these felony offenses occurred. Charges are formal legal accusations, not convictions, and Ms. Cameron is presumed innocent unless guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. 

However, the volume, severity, and nature of these charges have understandably caused widespread alarm within

 

Via public record Ms. Cameron is alleged to have committed these acts in conjunction with a co-defendant from Genesee County, who is currently incarcerated, has been charged with fewer counts, and has a bond and a JURY trial date set. While we recognize that each defendant’s bond and custody status is assessed individually, it is highly unusual, from a community perspective, to see an individual facing more charges of equal or greater severity released on a personal recognizance bond, while a co-defendant with fewer charges remains detained. 
****UPDATE not sure if he’s currently incarcerated still. Vine says yes, his records show he has been released on a 10k PR bond. 

 

This disparity has led to confusion and concern among community members—not as an accusation of error or bias, but as a question of risk assessment and consistency, particularly in cases involving alleged harm to minors.

 

Ms. Cameron’s current release status raises serious concerns about access, opportunity, and potential exposure. Allegations involving s*xual abuse of a minor and the use of electronic communication inherently involve risks that extend beyond a single alleged incident. Such cases raise fears of:

 

Continued access to minors in everyday community settings;
Continued access to electronic devices capable of communication, coordination, or concealment;
Emotional distress and fear among families, caregivers, and community members tasked with protecting children.

 

 

The presence of these risks—while allegations remain unresolved—has a tangible impact on the community’s sense of safety and trust.

 

For these reasons, this petition is submitted not out of anger, but out of a shared belief that when allegations involve the exploitation of minors, heightened pretrial safeguards are both reasonable and necessary.

 

Accordingly, we respectfully and urgently request that the Court consider imposing enhanced pretrial safety conditions, including but not limited to:

 

GPS tether or electronic monitoring;
A strict and enforceable prohibition on contact with minors;
Significant restrictions on access to internet-enabled devices, applications, and social media platforms;
Any additional supervision or compliance measures the Court deems necessary to reduce risk and protect the public.

 

 

These conditions are preventative, not punitive, and are commonly employed in cases involving allegations of this seriousness. They serve to protect vulnerable populations while preserving the defendant’s constitutional rights and the integrity of the judicial process.

 

We submit this petition with respect for the Court and with the firm belief that community safety—particularly the safety of children—warrants the highest level of caution during the pretrial phase.

 

Please help spread awareness and help hold any parties allegedly involved accountable. Please leave any comments you’d like officials to hear I will get this out to them. We want to create change as the system is flawed so badly. Cashless bonds should NOT be allowed in S.A. Cases, D.V. Cases, or cases involving physical harm. United we can create change and help pass laws. Thank you!!!