In June, 2010, Todd E. Daugherty a friend and close confidant of Karol Madera, VE7KFM, was found guilty of criminal harassment. Daugherty was scheduled for sentencing by Judge Spears on August 9, 2010 in Taylorville, IL. This charge can result in a sentence of:
* Up to 6 months in Jail; and/or
* A fine of up to $1,500
* Attorney fees and court costs
* Restitution paid to victim(s)
Daugherty was previously WARNED by the FCC ( #1, #2 ) for alleged infractions of federal law pertaining to his Shortwave/CB "Smegma One" radio station.
There is widespread speculation that Daugherty's current charge is only the beginning. Sources indicate Daugherty may also face future federal charges of criminal harassment, threatening, stalking, and solicitation of murder, for other statements allegedly placed on the Internet by Daugherty.
In February, 2009, Todd Daugherty solicited the murder of a Pennsylvania amateur, just as he threatened a 10 year old boy, members of the FBI, and the Special Counsel for Radio Enforcement at the FCC. Judging by his rants on the air and on the Internet, many have said Todd Daugherty is simply 'not all there.'
From time to time, Daugherty assumes the identity of a fictional character named Fox Smith. This is Daugherty's 'alter-ego' or, pen name, if you will. Daugherty has posted on various Internet forums as Fox Smith, invariably coming to the defense of Todd Daugherty (himself). Daugherty wrote a short story entitled Dimensions Unbound under the nom de plume Fox Smith.
Todd lives with his parents at 800 W. Main Cross, Taylorville, IL. He pushes carts for a living at the Taylorville, Wal-Mart. Local police and the FBI have received many complaints regarding Todd Daugherty.
Todd Daugherty said he hosted the OMEGA ONE RADIO SHOW on 13.556 and 6.950 mHz. mHz. He received two Warning Letters from the FCC about his show. The amateur radio community immediately dubbed the show "Smegma One."
The FCC sent a list of questions about the power levels he used to transmit his show. Daugherty claimed he was heard around the country, which would be quite a feat, for a station emitting only a few milliwatts of power.
Daugherty claimed he had an FM station, a CB station, and a Shortwave station. (All of the power levels he claimed on the internet, were well in excess of permissible levels). Daugherty's statements were reported to the FCC and Daugherty's own statements led to the issuance of 2 Warning letters. Ironically, Daugherty threatened those who reported his statements to the FCC, calling them "liars" and "bitchwhores."
In 2009, in an act of retaliatory rage, which Daugherty is known for, Daugherty went so far as to post a solicitation for murder regarding a man Daugherty believed had forwarded his statements to the FCC and FBI.
After receipt of his first Warning Letter from the FCC, Daugherty wrote:
"If you wish to proceed to go after me for a lower radio station under Part 15, then go for it! I will challenge it in the courts. I want the FCC to go to court and explain why they LIED all these years about the waiver process. I want the FCC how they SCREWED me out of licenses. I also want the FCC explain why they are going after a Part 15 station, which isn’t even on the air, but are allowing amateurs to abuse and harass other amateur radio operators and purposely and maliciously interfere with stations on the air and explain why these individuals still have a license. It is these same individuals who informed the FCC about my Part 15 station and it is these same individuals who had me kicked off of ever service provider in my area “banning” me from the Internet. So here’s a suggestion either consider my waivers and applications or dismiss this, because I will fight it!"
We have quite a few recordings in our collection pertaining to N9OGL. They truly exemplify Todd's 'interesting' view points about how to run a radio station. This recording is typical of Daugherty's radio operation. In this recording, Daugherty rants, sputtering and screaming into his microphone like a lunatic, yelling "Fuck You" and "Fuck You up the Ass." On that occasion, complaints were made to the FCC that Daugherty interfered with a frequency in use and used impermissible language under Part 97.
Daugherty's anime collection is notorious for its content, consisting mostly of graphic animated images of children (infants and children 4 to 5 years old) being, raped, dismembered, tortured, and sexually penetrated by adult males and assorted large objects. This group of lolicon images (lolicon translates to "lolita complex" -- the adoration of young girls by adult men) was so disgusting, it was removed by Google, even though that company is notoriously lax about complaints regarding offensive images.
Daugherty's typical response to people who have made complaints, is to threaten them with bodily harm. Daugherty even threatened a 10 year old boy with vague remarks intimating physical violence. See N9OGL.com for more information on Daugherty's latest threat. Daugherty is a 40-something career cart pusher at Wal-Mart, who lives with his parents, enjoys gaming, making threats, and collecting and trading animated images of children being raped and tortured.
So far, the FCC has failed to take further action regarding Daugherty's license. Since Daugherty is rarely, if ever on the air, it is doubtful the FCC will act further. Daugherty has reported that he was visited by the FBI, and questioned regarding his threatening statements. On his web page, Daugherty has links to the pages of those he most admires: Karol Madera of Saanich, BC, and Edward Oswald Jr., candidate for city council in Sinking Springs, PA. Interestingly, Todd claims he is now dating Mark Morgan's ex-girlfriend. We are not surprised.
Todd E. Daugherty can be reached for comment at: Todd Daugherty, 800 West Main Cross, Taylorville, IL, 62568. Phone Number: (217) 824-3675. Or, in the parking lot, at Taylorville Wal-Mart, 1175 E. 1500 North Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568. Phone: (217) 287-7219.
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