Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
We just received the upsetting news that the “Ex Post Facto I” case was dismissed AGAIN! This case was originated in 2018, dismissed, appealed to the 11th Circuit, remanded back to the district court (the same court that originally dismissed it), and was set for trial in a few months. The district court has once again dismissed the case. The
Read moreMaking it impossible for people to find a place to live after serving their sentences is harsh and counterproductive to preventing further crimes. Florida lawmakers are preparing to add new restrictions on where certain registered sex offenders are allowed to live, blocking them from housing near public pools, which include splash pads and a variety of water recreation attractions. While
Read moreAn online petition is circulating in Chippewa Falls that would change important city ordinances towards sex offenders. If approved, it would increase the distance a sex offender can be around areas where children gather. Right now the city ordinance states a sex offender must not loiter within 66 ft. of playgrounds, parks, pools or day care centers. The new petition
Read moreThe Kansas Senate voted to approve legislation forbidding adults on the state’s offender registry from participating in work-release programs or having access to private or public school property. But at least there was discussion of some concerns… The 32-8 consensus of the Senate on Wednesday demonstrated interest in protecting the state’s youth from predators, but two Democrats in the chamber
Read morePeople! If you come across a “minor” online, it’s a cop! Seriously. In North Carolina, 16 people were arrested in a four-day undercover operation that involved more than 150 officers from 13 different law enforcement agencies. Wait a second… 150 officers. For 16 arrests. That’s… roughly 9 officers per “predator.” (Seems a bit overkill, no?) According to the report officers
Read moreScammers pretending to be with Michigan State Police are preying on people on the state’s sex offender registry. According to MSP, the scammers are calling employers of people who are on the registry, which are listed on offenders’ registry profiles. These scammers are trying to get personal information and payment for outstanding warrants and fees. [FAC NOTE: This is a
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