Jared Leisek of Adventures With Purpose charged with child rape

[AngTxGal]

Exactly what I was thinking. Probably noncompete and nondisclosure agreements.

If AWP is in Jared’s name and he is shown to be guilty, and then others come forward saying he was dishonest about his ‘serving’ grieving families, then Jared could be taken to court for fraud.
Dive companies that could show they could serve families with an empathetic caring manner, and not take advantage of their grief would be providing a different service. That would make the non compete defunct.
It is like patent infringement, they have to be doing something different.

Jared Leisek, the founding member of the volunteer dive team Adventures with a Purpose, told his alleged victim he had "made peace in my life with all things bad including this" in a series of patronizing jibes in the messages.
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Leisek apologized to his victim in a February email exchange, which was obtained and verified by The U.S. Sun.

It was sent from the official Adventures with a Purpose email account and signed "Jared."
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"Like yourself, I was once a victim by multiple people both in and out of the family. It is unfortunate when families like ours experience molestation."

He went on to write: "I have myself tried to apologize to you and to have an open conversation with you about it to answer any questions you may have.
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He said making a 46-year-old man "live the mistakes" of a child is "not realistic."

"Thank God we are not forever judged for our actions as youth, and I'm grateful that many of us cousins acknowledged and stopped those sins which happened to us and those sins we once committed as a result of grooming," Leisek wrote.

"I have made peace in my life with all things bad including this."

Leaked emails reveal diver's excuse for 'child rape' & patronizing victim jibes

A SUSPECTED child rapist blamed his family’s twisted history and Mormonism for his alleged actions in leaked emails to the victim. Jared Leisek, the founding member of the volunteer dive team…

www.the-sun.com

More at the link. What an arrogant so and so.

The article also said that many now-former AWP members claim they were blindsided by the accusations but couldn't go into details because they signed confidentiality agreements. That makes me wonder about who, if any, employees knew about his past before the news broke.

I just want to say that a confidentiality agreement does not cover an adult knowing another adult has engaged in the SA of a child. If I know suspect, or have strong evidence of such events happening, no such agreement is going to push my moral compass to any place where I could justify staying quiet. All it takes is a brave person picking up the phone, calling a free 1800 number and anonymously reporting such evidence.
Anyone with a phone can find that number if they feel compelled to Google.
So I don’t buy that these guys knew nothing. I don’t buy that these emails from Feb 2022 did not irritate him so much that he didn’t pop off due to his anger and feeling of being untouchable. He loves the spotlight and does not have the self awareness and ability to read the room well enough to know what is appropriate.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

I wonder what this case is all about. It looks like he is trying to get someone’s trademark cancelled for a product he wants to sell. And why Jared’s Atty in this case (attempt to cancel a trademark) is from the UK. He’s not afraid of litigation it seems.

USPTO TTABVUE. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Inquiry System

 

[Snoods]

What happened to innocent until proven guilty. I am tired of media and armchair sleuths condemning people before they hear all the facts, before the trial, etc.

Rape in all forms at all ages is wrong and should be prosecuted, but we have to let the courts do it. To push forward one agenda over another is why our great country is in the mess it is in right now.

Be horrified, watch for justice to be served. Understand that the other team members and probably many of his family have been blindsided by this. Give AWP members time to sort out what this means for them and how to proceed. As a society we have been quick to judge everyone in a group by the actions of just one person.

reminder just because you have been accused does not mean it happened - look at Johnny Depp.

BBM This is a discussion forum not a court of law. We are free to condemn from our armchairs until we are one cat away from being a crazy cat lady.

I don’t believe our country is in a mess because rape victims are trying to get their rapists convicted.

There are an infinitesimal number of rape convictions. There are fewer referrals from police because there are fewer convictions. He said/she said rapes overwhelmingly fall on the side of the accused rapist. It‘s why most women don’t bother to report.

True, being accused doesn’t mean it happened. But reminder, for every Depp case there are hundreds of rapes that don’t get a conviction or even prosecuted.

 

[indicolite22]

If AWP is in Jared’s name and he is shown to be guilty, and then others come forward saying he was dishonest about his ‘serving’ grieving families, then Jared could be taken to court for fraud.
Dive companies that could show they could serve families with an empathetic caring manner, and not take advantage of their grief would be providing a different service. That would make the non compete defunct.
It is like patent infringement, they have to be doing something different.

I just want to say that a confidentiality agreement does not cover an adult knowing another adult has engaged in the SA of a child. If I know suspect, or have strong evidence of such events happening, no such agreement is going to push my moral compass to any place where I could justify staying quiet. All it takes is a brave person picking up the phone, calling a free 1800 number and anonymously reporting such evidence.
Anyone with a phone can find that number if they feel compelled to Google.
So I don’t buy that these guys knew nothing. I don’t buy that these emails from Feb 2022 did not irritate him so much that he didn’t pop off due to his anger and feeling of being untouchable. He loves the spotlight and does not have the self awareness and ability to read the room well enough to know what is appropriate.

How would JL's team members (business associates) that have only known him a few years have more informaton about something that happened with JL 30 years ago? Why would he share any details with them?

 

[indicolite22]

I wonder what this case is all about. It looks like he is trying to get someone’s trademark cancelled for a product he wants to sell. And why Jared’s Atty in this case (attempt to cancel a trademark) is from the UK. He’s not afraid of litigation it seems.

USPTO TTABVUE. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Inquiry System

It's about one of AWP's most popular merch items, a window breaker. JL is alleging that the trademark was obtained based on inaccurate information.

 

[Snoods]

It begs the question, if a person has exploited people in the past repeatedly, can they be trusted with families who are vulnerable?
The families served by AWP would have to let us know how they feel. And if there is a problem, just like an accusation from a child, we have to be willing to listen.
In my humble opinion and only my opinion, not the opinion of anyone else or Websleuths

I agree. I think it showed a staggering lack of compassion and professionalism when they announced to the press they thought Kiely’s death was suspicious. Who do they think they are?

 

[indicolite22]

I agree. I think it showed a staggering lack of compassion and professionalism when they announced to the press they thought Kiely’s death was suspicious. Who do they think they are?

They are amateur youtubers, not LE. YouTube is full of channels that made money from speculating about Kiely Rodni's case. It wasn't the best idea to offer their opinion, but it's not unusual.

 

[Snoods]

They are amateur youtubers, not LE. YouTube is full of channels that made money from speculating about Kiely Rodni's case. It wasn't the best idea to offer their opinion, but it's not unusual.

They were working at the behest of LE and were receiving an incredible amount of press, recognition, donations and kudos for finding Kiely when LE couldn’t. Their opinion, as the people who actually found, viewed and photographed Kiely’s body, was incredibly hurtful and harmful IMO.

It seems disingenuous to compare them to rando amateur YouTubers.

 

[AngTxGal]

My post was in response to the notion that his (recent) team members must have known about the SA allegations and chose not to speak up.

I'm not sure if the video you posted is from an approved channel on WS.

Do recent members know that AWP plays a game with the public using the cases of missing/ deceased people who may be found in cars? As per the Kiely Rodni case, it appears they do.

If recent divers, videographers, editors are aware that AWP is not being truthful to the public, and they participate in the process to create stories and build suspense and drama by searching in locations they know a person/car will not be found..are they trustworthy?
I have questions, and IMO their character is brought into question.
There is no way others are not pulling this all together, others such as LE, grieving families, the Truckee Community… this story is not nearly over IMO
It isn‘t fiction, or speculation, it is a synthesis of their own words from their own mouths

 

[indicolite22]

If recent divers, videographers, editors are aware that AWP is not being truthful to the public, and they participate in the process to create stories and build suspense and drama by searching in locations they know a person/car will not be found..are they trustworthy?
I have questions, and IMO their character is brought into question.
There is no way others are not pulling this all together, others such as LE, grieving families, the Truckee Community… this story is not nearly over IMO
It isn‘t fiction, or speculation, it is a synthesis of their own words from their own mouths

One example: The same NY diver that I mentioned in an earlier post that was interviewed on WS yt channel stated that (according to his experience) JL acted the same way off screen as he did on screen. So no deception was detected there. I would not like to insinuate that any other employees knew about or were accepting of deceptive practices.

 

[Snoods]

Good point.

But a little different is his wording. It’s known that you are supporting a YouTuber with a donation but the difference is AWP say they operate as volunteers. My feeling as that is far from the truth,

see my SS in post above.

Can‘t they be both volunteers (working for the families for free) and accept donations and payment through ads? Don’t volunteers accept donations to pay for travel etc.?

Honestly, I think they are shady as hell and horrible human beings for telling the press they thought Kiely’s death was suspicious to stretch out their meager fame, but I don’t know if that was illegal. Grr.

 

[NuttMegg]

It is the most convenient happenstance meeting, wouldn’t you say…
This Nick guy just so happen to run into AWP at a store near Truckee
And… he recognized them because of course he is a huge fan
And… he is the only guy who saw Kiely Rodni on Sat Aug 7
And… he is a road side assistance guy that was called by Kiely’s male companion
And... where he saw Kiely was near a different lake than where her phone last pinged- Boca
And… she was with a male who Jared later says was identified, implying it was a guy known in the story related to Kiely
And… he agreed to be interviewed for the AWP video
And… his girlfriend remembers it was Sat Aug 7 because of some personal event
And… he can’t show the video take from his truck because his company has it
And… this video is supposedly in the hands of LE
And… the car wasn‘t really having trouble, it appeared it wouldn’t start in Neutral
And… Kiely was acting strange with her male companion
And… Not another soul saw Kiely or the road side guy at Boca Lake on a Sat in the summer
What are the odds? Just shy of zero

IMO the BS AWP sold the public here is at least chest deep, and It Worked, people are still believing this story and demand ing Kiely’s family give them the reward!

IMO the roadside guy did not give any specifics. It was Jared, going on talk shows who twisted what the roadside guy had said. Jared said there were other videos he couldn't yet reveal and said he would reveal more news if the case had a certain outcome, hinting that he was expecting a coverup and would release his hidden videos if the authorities called it an accident. And he said that the male was 100% identified, and everyone watching the case knew what "male" he meant. When I saw he was spinning roadside guy's words, I went back to watch. No, it was the JL spin, for pure drama who presented Roadside guy's words the way it would best fit HIS narrative...ie donate, now, we're a shoestring volunteer group.

This is one instance were I smelled rotten fish from about 5 minutes after they found the car, and that guy popped up to say dramatically, "call the authorities". Innocent words, however in this case spun to indicate foul play. He had already communicated with Jared while underwater that the car was Keily's and that a body was inside. There was zero reason, except to create drama for him to repeat it above water for the cameras. Most likely at Jared's direction as the showman.

When I realized that Jared had released his big find to the media before ever telling Keily's mother, that was the last straw for me. She had to find out in a restaurant.

He could have seen what was happening on the internet as a result of his own conspiracy drama spin. He should have stood up and said, Wait a minute..."I didn't mean there was foul play, we're not the authorities, and we have zero experience in forensic studies".

But, he allowed the sites to gruesomely escalate his conspiracy hints and declarations. It became, on the more reckless channels...... She was without clothes (lie). She was strapped in. (lie), on and on and he could have nipped that in the bud right from the beginning.

And regarding his present charges? Slam the door and throw away the key assuming he is convicted. R A P E of a 9-10 year old is not just ambiguous "SA".

IMO

 

[Snoods]

IMO the roadside guy did not give any specifics. It was Jared, going on talk shows who twisted what the roadside guy had said. Jared said there were other videos he couldn't yet reveal and said he would reveal more news if the case had a certain outcome, hinting that he was expecting a coverup and would release his hidden videos if the authorities called it an accident. And he said that the male was 100% identified, and everyone watching the case knew what "male" he meant. When I saw he was spinning roadside guy's words, I went back to watch. No, it was the JL spin, for pure drama who presented Roadside guy's words the way it would best fit HIS narrative...ie donate, now, we're a shoestring volunteer group.

This is one instance were I smelled rotten fish from about 5 minutes after they found the car, and that guy popped up to say dramatically, "call the authorities". Innocent words, however in this case spun to indicate foul play. He had already communicated with Jared while underwater that the car was Keily's and that a body was inside. There was zero reason, except to create drama for him to repeat it above water for the cameras. Most likely at Jared's direction as the showman.

When I realized that Jared had released his big find to the media before ever telling Keily's mother, that was the last straw for me. She had to find out in a restaurant.

He could have seen what was happening on the internet as a result of his own conspiracy drama spin. He should have stood up and said, Wait a minute..."I didn't mean there was foul play, we're not the authorities, and we have zero experience in forensic studies".

But, he allowed the sites to gruesomely escalate his conspiracy hints and declarations. It became, on the more reckless channels...... She was without clothes (lie). She was strapped in. (lie), on and on and he could have nipped that in the bud right from the beginning.

And regarding his present charges? Slam the door and throw away the key assuming he is convicted. R A P E of a 9-10 year old is not just "SA".

IMO

Argh! He’s shameless. Thanks for the details and your perspective. I now agree he is a scamming at the least. He is also most likely a child rapist. Those emails linked earlier are scathing.

Edit: Scamming defrauder! <modsnip- referring to snipped content> I can’t ignore all the sketchy stuff in his past linked here.

 

[indicolite22]

IMO the roadside guy did not give any specifics. It was Jared, going on talk shows who twisted what the roadside guy had said. Jared said there were other videos he couldn't yet reveal and said he would reveal more news if the case had a certain outcome, hinting that he was expecting a coverup and would release his hidden videos if the authorities called it an accident. And he said that the male was 100% identified, and everyone watching the case knew what "male" he meant. When I saw he was spinning roadside guy's words, I went back to watch. No, it was the JL spin, for pure drama who presented Roadside guy's words the way it would best fit HIS narrative...ie donate, now, we're a shoestring volunteer group.

This is one instance were I smelled rotten fish from about 5 minutes after they found the car, and that guy popped up to say dramatically, "call the authorities". Innocent words, however in this case spun to indicate foul play. He had already communicated with Jared while underwater that the car was Keily's and that a body was inside. There was zero reason, except to create drama for him to repeat it above water for the cameras. Most likely at Jared's direction as the showman.

When I realized that Jared had released his big find to the media before ever telling Keily's mother, that was the last straw for me. She had to find out in a restaurant.

He could have seen what was happening on the internet as a result of his own conspiracy drama spin. He should have stood up and said, Wait a minute..."I didn't mean there was foul play, we're not the authorities, and we have zero experience in forensic studies".

But, he allowed the sites to gruesomely escalate his conspiracy hints and declarations. It became, on the more reckless channels...... She was without clothes (lie). She was strapped in. (lie), on and on and he could have nipped that in the bud right from the beginning.

And regarding his present charges? Slam the door and throw away the key assuming he is convicted. R A P E of a 9-10 year old is not just ambiguous "SA".

IMO

I don't think Jared was on location of Kiely Rodni's search. They always call the authorities when they find the vehicle they are searching for, regardless of how it looks. I had the opposite impression to yours: they would have released additional videos in Kiely's case if their information supported the results of the investigation. That was deemed an accident so there was no point. I see no conspiracy. AWP had their theory and they were wrong.

 

[Fargo]

It seems it's game over for Jared Leisek, at least for the time being. Both this business site at https://www.jaredleisek.com/ and his personal "biography" page at https://jaredleisek.com/my-story/ have been taken down.

 

[CocoChanel]

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This case has a lot of interest and is moving fast.
We want it to stay open, and not require a closure for us to handle the many TOS violations.

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[megs1477]

iCkEdMeL Tweet shows now deleted tweets from JL & DB from when Sam Sam Adventure Man left AWP.
They indicate that AWP was 100% volunteer, except for the camera/production crew.
I am interested to know how the non-production crew were supporting themselves financially if they were volunteering and AWP had become a full-time job for all of them.

 

[Arkay]

@megs1477
I have no room in my heart to hear Doug praise how wonderful Jared is.

I will always appreciate and respect AWP for finding Kiely and the others, but all the way back in this case I lost respect for them overall when they inserted themselves into the investigation, and made unfounded claims that contradicted LE. Posting clickbait titles like "was it murder?" which even Kiely's mother denounced.

I hope the other former members continue to do heroic work with whatever organization they can find going forward.

Jmo

 

[Fargo]

iCkEdMeL Tweet shows now deleted tweets from JL & DB from when Sam Sam Adventure Man left AWP.
They indicate that AWP was 100% volunteer, except for the camera/production crew.
I am interested to know how the non-production crew were supporting themselves financially if they were volunteering and AWP had become a full-time job for all of them.


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I have to say, that's the kind of online drama I'd expect from a bunch of high schoolers, not a group of professional men in their 40's. Yikes. My opinion only.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

That makes me nauseous. I cannot think of another “for profit” business that asks for donations. I think people were duped here as they were with his SEC stock business. Granted people are responsible for their own due diligence but this is unbelievable.

Wouldn‘t I like to know the income from that business along with who, if anyone, actually had to pay their own way. AND I wonder if any laws were broken with their statement?

Linking again to provide link for images. Make a Donation

There are many for profit businesses that ask for donations. WS is one of many I can think of off hand. I'm not going to throw the baby out with the bathwater on this. I trust the authorities will see that justice is done and that the rest of AWP can get on with helping find the missing. JMO