Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Imagine running a race, crossing the finish line at the 20-mile marker, and then being told that while you were running, someone moved the finish line to 25 miles. That is exactly what this case is about. Florida law (Section 943.0435(11) Fla. Stat.) allows some registrants to petition a court to be removed from the registry after a set number
Read moreMany might ask, “Why should anyone care about South Florida’s sex offenders?” But the issue is more complicated than it appears. Kenny spent his first couple nights out of prison sleeping in a Walgreens parking lot on North Federal Highway. It’s one of the few places he can legally spend the night after serving his time. The Hollywood native in
Read moreElection officials in upstate New York have found a new threat to the democratic process: a 71-year-old man handing out ballots. According to CBS6 Albany, a man on New York’s registry was working the polls on Election Day until residents complained and the Montgomery County Board of Elections removed him around 8 p.m. The county sheriff said no law appeared
Read moreLawmakers who have spent decades assuring us that public safety is measured in feet should be facing some awkward scrutiny this week. According to federal prosecutors in Atlanta, four men incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta have been indicted for possessing child sexual abuse material, while inside the prison. Investigators say inmates used contraband cell phones to download
Read moreFlorida’s population growth has brought more people to the state in recent years, including convicted sex offenders and predators. But residency restrictions and limited housing options are contributing to clusters of registered offenders in some Central Florida neighborhoods. Dr. Stephen Holmes, a University of Central Florida criminal justice professor who has spent decades studying violent sex offenders, said clusters are
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By Florida Action Committee Media Another Halloween has passed. We hope it was a quiet one for families living under registry rules. As the decorations come down, it is worth asking what actually keeps people safe and what helps families move forward. This week, we want to make room for hope. There are people rebuilding their lives, volunteers offering support,
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