News & Updates

A peculiar dispute between two South Florida neighbors came before the Fourth District Court of Appeal on Wednesday when it found that a registered sex offender’s three-year “campaign of harassment” against the couple next door violated his probation and warranted a prison sentence. The case drew conflicting opinions from the appellate panel as two judges found the defendant Scott Johnstone’s behavior fell under Florida’s stalking statute but a

The “doxxing” of police officers mentioned in this article is of interest to me and perhaps it will be to others as well.  There are parallels between doxxing and the registry. We know firsthand the struggle to live in relative safety. This story by no means satisfies. Nurtured resentments never fulfill their promise. As a registered citizen I fear for anyone subjected

The Tampa Bay Times will stop publishing its online mugshot gallery, which features people who have been arrested in the newspaper’s coverage area. The Times made the announcement on Monday. “The galleries lack context and further negative stereotypes,” said Tampa Bay Times Executive Editor Mark Katches. “We think the data is an important resource that our newsroom will continue to analyze and watch

This past week another individual, this time in Walton County, had a conviction overturned by the First District Court of Appeals on double jeopardy grounds. This is a scenario we see happen repeatedly and one where the precedence is clear. The case was Hooks v. State of Florida and the appellant was charged with traveling to meet a minor to

You are invited to join a webinar hosted by @EndtheRegistry and Amber Vlangas (amberspeaksup.com) on which there will be a virtual panel discussion with Judith Levine and Erica Meiners about their new book, The Feminist and the Sex Offender on June 20 at 10 am. Registration is available here: http://www.bit.ly/ConfrontingSexualHarm. The discussion will feature both academics and directly impacted leaders

The killer of Mattieo Condoluci gives a jailhouse interview – Watch it below. Then write to Brenda Beadle, Chief Deputy County Attorney and insist on the maximum punishment for this killer. She can be reached at: Criminal Division, 1701 Farnam Street, Hall of Justice, Suite # 100, Omaha, NE 68183