Application of Packingham – Internet Access

We often get questions from people who are confused by the application of Packingham (the SCOTUS decision that said Government cannot restrict access to social media) to their situation. To simplify: Packingham benefits people NOT ON PROBATION/SUPERVISED RELEASE. If you are on probation, a restriction on social media/internet access CAN be imposed. Packingham DOES NOT prevent a private business (ie:

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Sex Offender Registries Are they keeping our children safe?

Sex offender registries have been in the news lately as media outlets have been questioning why billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a minor female, was able to largely elude the penalty of being on a sex offender registry by maintaining residences in states that did not require him to register. This then begs the bigger question—what do

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FBI investigating Epstein apparent suicide amid suspicion surrounding his death

Do you really believe Epstein killed himself? Share your thoughts in the comments below… _____ The FBI has launched an investigation into the apparent suicide of billionaire and alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the agency said in a press release Saturday. Epstein, who was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, reportedly hanged himself Saturday morning, and his body was removed

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Jeffrey Epstein and the Problem With the Sex Offender Registry

This article has some good and bad points but it’s a worthwhile read and comment on the article if you can.   Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire financier who was recently charged with conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of underage children in July, is currently in jail. He was initially indicted for similar crimes in 2007 but was given a sweetheart

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