Oregon Based Artist “OutNerdMe” Indicted On Child Sex Abuse Charges
Oregon based artist Stephen Poon, best known in the convention scene for selling at events under the name “OutNerdMe,” has been indicted on child sex abuse charges.
Poon primarily sells word art posters at cons. In 2015 blog GeekDad wrote about his work “The graceful word art is a treasure trove of all the best quotes from your favorite movie or show, artfully arranged.”
This makes me happy. I never want to quit what I'm doing. I have great fans that make this possible for me. pic.twitter.com/ATAKXKFKfZ
— Stephen Poon (@OutNerdMe) September 28, 2015
Stephen Poon has been indicted by a Washington County grand jury on charges of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse, second-degree sex abuse, and compelling prostitution of a minor.
According to police, Poon allegedly started a relationship with the 8-year-old victim after meeting the victim at the Portland Saturday Market.
Poon had maintained a booth at the Market for some time, and Police believe there may be other victims.
Via KPTV
I’d like to know if any follow up has been done because this man has always been really weird and gross about women in general. I know they were behind in court because of the pandemic.
March 2023 update – Former Saturday Market artist sentenced to over 8 years for rape, sexual abuse
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/former-saturday-market-artist-sentenced-to-over-8-years-for-rape-sexual-abuse/
Poon was an odd duck. Got himself involved with drama and had boundary problems. Was thrown out of Portland Saturday Market for allegedly copyright infringement. Moved to Skidmore Market nextdoor. Current and past Saturday Market vendors report Poon’s arrest was NEVER reported in the market newsletters, even though Beaverton police were clearly looking for more information/suspected victims. This is a place where vendor kids run wild as if it’s the 60s. No one will know how bad it was because market leadership has convinced themselves since Poon was kicked out nothing could possibly have happened on their side of the MAX tracks.
These idiots just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Can’t make this up. Do NOT take your kids down to Saturday Market unattended.