The FBI is assisting the Aurora Police Department in identifying any additional victims of sexual abuse at the hands former Aurora Christian Schools Board Member Michael Herbert. Herbert was arrested in May and charged with numerous felonies involving sexual crimes against children.
Following is the announcement from the FBI, issued yesterday:
“The FBI’s Chicago Division is assisting the Aurora Police Department in seeking to identify potential victims of Michael Herbert, who was recently charged with criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor, possession of child abuse material, and involuntary servitude. The FBI believes he primarily targeted minor boys between the timeframe of 2013-2022.
“If you and/or your minor dependent(s) were victimized by Michael Herbert or have information relevant to this investigation, please fill out this short form.
“If you know of someone else who has possibly been victimized by Michael Herbert, please encourage them to complete the form themselves.
“The FBI is legally mandated to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates. Victims may be eligible for certain services, restitution, and rights under federal and/or state law. Your responses are voluntary but may be useful in the federal investigation and to identify you as a potential victim. Based on the responses provided, you may be contacted by the FBI and asked to provide additional information. All identities of victims will be kept confidential.”
