FAC Member’s Correction of WCTV’s Mischaracterization of “Missy’s Law”

Much thanks to an FAC member who shared this email with us. Dear Ms. Coleman and Ms. Inez: Good afternoon. I am writing to inform you of extremely serious inaccuracies in your recently posted news story, “‘Missy’s Law’ filed with hopes to prohibit the release of sex offenders while awaiting sentencing” (available at https://www.wctv.tv/2025/11/18/missys-law-filed-with-hopes-prohibit-release-sex-offenders-while-awaiting-sentencing/). While grossly distorting the content of

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Sensational Media Narratives Distort Reality and Fuel Fear

The modern media landscape rewards sensationalism, and nowhere is this clearer than in stories involving children, sex offenses, and the registry. Headlines are crafted to shock, provoke fear, and generate clicks, even when the underlying facts tell a far more mundane story. This distortion is not harmless. It spreads misinformation, fuels moral panic, and reinforces harmful stereotypes that lead to

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WA: Caught in a Trap: Washington Is Leading with Smart Justice for Sting-Operation Defendants

In a powerful and overdue move, the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission (SGC) has voted in favor of recommending alternative sentencing for certain sex offenses that arise from sting operations—cases in which there is no real victim. This decision, passed by a 7–2–3 margin, reflects a growing recognition that not all crimes should be punished equally, and that we must

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REMINDER: If you are not on probation or any form of supervision, don’t show your phone.

We are receiving reports that officers conducting compliance checks are asking to see registrants phones. If you are not on probation, parole, supervised release, community control or any form of supervision, you are not required to show anyone your phone without a warrant. If you are not on supervision and are asked for your phone, ASK FOR A WARRANT!

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Donations to Municipal Ordinance Legal Challenges DOUBLED Until Giving Tuesday

Thanks to the generous pledges of a few donors, we are excited to announce that every donation to our municipal ordinance challenge between today and Giving Tuesday (Tuesday December 2, 2025) up to $10,000 will be matched. Currently, we are planning to bring challenges against the recently enacted ordinances in Putnam County and Union County, Florida. We are raising funds

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Equal Justice Requires Equal Language: Exposing the Media’s Hypocrisy on Sex-Offense Labels

In the world of public discourse, certain labels are wielded with ferocity: “pedophile,” “child molester,” “monster,” “dirtbag.” These words land on the heads of registered sex offenders, legislated out of most spaces, and publicly shamed. The narrative is straightforward: if you’re on the registry, no matter the circumstance, you’re the irredeemable villain. But a recent commentary by Megyn Kelly, discussing

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