Florida Sex Offender Gets Asylum in Canada
A Florida woman convicted of unlawful sex with her son’s 16-year-old baseball teammate fled north to escape a 30-year-sentence—and the government just granted her asylum.
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Massachusetts declares lifetime parole for RSOs unconstitutional
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts declared lifetime parole for RSO’s unconstitutional, yesterday. Lifetime parole “constitutes an impermissible delegation to the executive branch of the core judicial function of imposing sentences,” Justice Ralph D. Gants wrote for the majority. “A judicially imposed sentence is final and may not be modified by another branch.’’ In other words; only a judge can
Read moreURGENT: Web Developer Needed
FAC is seeking a web developer who can put together a simple database program to administer our membership. Our ability to maintain and update our member rolls is critical to our organization and we are seeking someone who can help us with this important task. If you, a family member or friend can help, please reach out to [email protected] as
Read moreHomeless Sex Offender Talks About Life in the Woods
News-Press.com featured the following video where a registrant describes being released from prison and dropped off in the woods by his probation officer. http://archive.news-press.com/videonetwork/3137878228001/Homeless-sex-offenders-describes-living-in-the-woods
Read moreFAC Requests the FDLE Notify Registrants of Changes to Laws
In a letter to the FDLE last week, FAC President, Gail Colletta, requested the FDLE provide a summary of the changes to the registration laws that will go into effect in the coming months. A copy of the letter can be seen by clicking the link below. We will update you with their reply. FAC_FDLE
Read moreLoopholes cast doubt on effectiveness of sex offender laws in Volusia cities
Some criminal justice advocates and researchers concur that recent law changes targeting sex offenders are costly to taxpayers and make it harder for ex-convicts to re-enter society and become productive citizens.
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