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Have A Seat with Chris Hansen is here—an all-new platform from America’s most relentless crime fighter.

Every week, Hansen takes you back inside the stings that shocked the nation on Predators I’ve Caught—with never-before-heard details and new revelations.

Then, pull up a chair for Have A Seat with Chris Hansen, his weekly in-depth interview series where the biggest names in law enforcement, justice, and survival tell their stories.

Two shows. One mission. Have A Seat with Chris Hansen. Relentless. Uncompromising. Always watching.

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Predators I’ve Caught with Chris Hansen

On this episode of Have a Seat, Chris Hansen is joined by the dynamic, passionate and polarizing lawman of Genesee County, Michigan, Sheriff Chris Swanson. Most recognized for dropping his riot gear and joining a 2020 Black Lives Matter protest in Flint, Sheriff Swanson and Hansen dive into the many projects and community efforts Sheriff Swanson has and is spearheading; from how G.H.O.S.T (the Genesee County Human Oppression Strike Team) was created to protect children and combat human trafficking, to working with music sensation Jelly Roll on the I.G.N.I.T.E program, and how together Hansen, Sheriff Swanson, and his team have identified and arrested dozens of men attempting to commit crimes against children, including a local doctor and former police officer! Sheriff Swanson is now setting his sights on the entire community of the state of Michigan as he’s announced his run for Governor and reveals to Chris if he has a shot at winning the office. 

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Chris Swanson for Governor 

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271 Predators Caught | Chris Sanson | Have A Seat Ep. 19

Stosh Gizinski is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. He is notable for claiming that he only came to the sting house to look for his long-lost missing sister. At the time of the sting, Gizinski had been living in Lapeer, Michigan. He had been working as a roofer and has had various licensing and business issues in the past. He also had two daughters that were fourteen and eighteen-years-old at the time of the sting. Gizinski claimed that his sister, Rachel, went missing in Jackson, Michigan. On October 18, 2023, Gizinski had begun communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Initially, Gizinski asked for a "5-10 min quickie." Described as a "fast mover" by Chris, Gizinski repeatedly asked the decoy if she was ready to meet because he had limited time away from work. After the decoy told him that she was fifteen, Gizinski responded, "Ok I can come now or I have to go back to work." Gizinski arrived to the sting house, which was decorated with pictures of Jerry Hetherington, Donnie Vaughn, and various
warning signs. After a brief conversation with the decoy, where Gizinski said almost nothing, she left and Chris came out to confront him.

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Stosh Gizinski

It’s a diabolical and sickening case of a Chicago Public Schools dean who preyed upon an underaged student from 2013-2016 with constant grooming tactics, sexual assaults, and even impregnating her twice and forcing her to have abortions. But after living in fear for years, the victim recently came forward and a Cook County jury found Brian Crowder guilty of multiple counts of sexual assaults and sentenced him to 22 years behind bars. The victim, Jane Doe, was also awarded a $17.5 million dollar settlement thanks to her attorneys, Martin Gould and Bryce Hensley, who join Chris on this disturbing and frightening episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen. They dive into the details of the case and what impact it has on victims rights and school systems around the country. 
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MULTIPLE Teachers Accused of Grooming Students at Chicago High School

Rhett Warner is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation. At the time of the sting, Warner lived in or near Saginaw, Michigan. Warner had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl while going by the names "John" and "Big John." Warner's conversation with the decoy went on for about a week before going to the sting house. The decoy told Warner that her stepfather and she liked to meet with men for her to have sex with while the stepfather watched. Warner was agreeable to this scenario during a phone call with the decoy. Upon arriving to the sting house, Warner met the decoy stepfather outside before going inside to meet the decoy girl. When Chris came out, Warner said "Chris Hansen!" and tried to escape, but he was stopped by the decoy stepfather.

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Rhett Warner

*Warning: This episode contains talk of sexual situations and sexual assault that may be triggering for some. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. 

Haley Robson, victim and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has a seat with Chris Hansen for an emotional, raw and powerful conversation surrounding her experiences with Epstein and the recent release of the investigation files. Haley reveals to Chris how she was recruited and groomed by Epstein, how her and the other survivor-victims are uniting, her thoughts on Ghislaine Maxwell and her culpability, and what Epstein took away from her. Robson’s unwavering bravery to expose the truth behind Epstein and his empire shines through in this timely and poignant episode. 

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Trafficking Is a Global Epidemic: Epstein Survivors’ Warning | Haley Robson | Have A Seat Ep. 17

Jordan Gerald Henry is a predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan
investigation. At the time of the sting, Henry had been married for two
years. He has a step-daughter who would turn four in February, 2025, and a daughter who was two-months-old (as of January, 2025). He worked as a welder. Henry had been communicating with a decoy posing as a
fifteen-year-old girl. In the chat log, Henry asked if he could ejaculate
inside her. The decoy told him that she was on birth control but asked him to just "pull out." Henry responded, "If she's that good, I would want to fuck her all the time. I don't want to pull out of her." Henry inquired as to the price for the teenager's services, but after being told that it would be $150 he managed to barter her down to $80. Henry eventually found the house while still talking to the decoy on the phone. The decoy tried to make an excuse that her phone battery was low so that she could exit the room, but Henry started following her and asking if he could walk with her. That’s
when Chris came out to confront Henry. 

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Jordan Henry

On this episode of Have a Seat with Chris Hansen, Chris is joined by legendary country music artist John Rich talk his new song, The Righteous Hunter, and music video that tackles the epidemic of human trafficking. Having co-fronted the band Lonestar, and currently one-half of the country music duo Big and Rich, John Rich is using his voice and platform to raise awareness, advocate for education and call for change surrounding human trafficking. 

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John Rich: Why He Wrote "Righteous Hunter" & The Threat Posed By Cyber Predators | Have A Seat

Brian Russell Jenkinson is an alleged predator caught in a Genesee County, Michigan investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Jenkinson lived in Lapeer, Michigan. He worked in construction, building roads and working on asphalt. Jenkinson has three
children. At the time, they were 22, 7, and 13 years of age. He was unable to
see his thirteen-year-old daughter for unknown reasons. Jenkinson has an
extensive criminal history, with arrests for Attempted Larceny, Attempted
Breaking and Entering, Identity Theft, and Theft of a Financial Transaction
Device. He was also charged in Arizona with Assault Causing Injury and
Disorderly conduct, although those charges were dismissed. Jenkinson had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. Jenkinson agreed to pay her $100 to have penetrative sex and to receive oral sex. When he was told the address of the sting house, Jenkinson asked the decoy if she was affiliated with law enforcement, saying, "I just don't want you trying to set me up." Jenkinson also agreed to smoke marijuana with the decoy. When Jenkinson arrived at the sting house, Chris began reading from the chat log where Jenkinson talked about "suck and f***." Jenkinson denied ever saying anything sexual to the decoy. Instead, Jenkinson blamed the decoy, claiming that she was the one talking about sexual acts. He also defended himself by saying that,
despite the decoy stating her age, she never mentioned it again.

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Brian Jenkinson

On this episode, Chris Hansen has a seat with Child USA Founder and CEO, Professor Marci Hamilton, a leading expert on clergy sex abuse and child sex abuse statutes of limitation. As author of Justice Denied: What America Must Do to Protect Its Children, Hamilton is at the forefront of crimes against children reform in the United States. Hansen and Hamilton dive into the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, what the public can hope to learn when the full files are released and how we must put victims first, no matter how much time as passed when crimes against them were committed. 

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Inside Epstein’s network: Why justice failed victims for decades | Marci Hamilton | Have A Seat Ep. 15

David Randolph Scott is an alleged predator that was caught in a Blount County, Alabama investigation of Takedown with Chris Hansen. At the time of the sting, Scott had been living in Adamsville, Alabama with his wife. He also had two children, one 35 and one 38. Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon said that Scott did not have a criminal record. Scott worked as a Toyota car salesman but was described as being "semi-retired" at the time. Scott had been communicating with a decoy posing as a fifteen-year-old girl. He agreed to pay the girl $50 for a blowjob. Scott arrived to the sting house, but quickly turned around and drove off. A few minutes later, he returned to the house and parked in the drive way, greeting the decoy at the door. Once Chris came around the corner, Scott attempted to flee out the front door but was quickly apprehended by deputies. While being handcuffed, Scott stated that he was only "coming to visit." He denied ever meeting anyone online for sex in the past, despite his previous charge for soliciting prostitution. Scott did admit to knowing the decoy's age and requesting a blowjob from her, but claimed that he changed his mind.

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David Scott, "I was just coming for a visit!"

Eric Hernan Gamonal is an unaired suspected predator
involved in the Riverside, California investigation. He is known for being a
lawyer prior to being caught in the sting. On January 6th, 2006, the
first day of the sting, using the screen name "chinaski818," Eric
made contact with a decoy he thought was a fourteen-year-old girl named Maria
Bothal. Eric was considered a "fast mover," because after verifying
that he had seen her age on her profile, he told her she was cute, inquired as
to whether she had a boyfriend, asked if he could replace him as his, and
inquired as to whether she had had oral sex before. Chris brought all
that to a halt.
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Eric Gamonal

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