D.C. official did not report past offenses because the law did NOT require him to do so
As reported in The Hatchet, court records reveal a criminal history that was not publicly disclosed by the highest-ranking official on an advisory neighborhood commission in Washington, D .C. Yes, he definitely has a sordid past, and he did end up on Florida’s sex offense registry; but after going to prison, he decided to turn his life around. Isn’t this what society wants to happen?
D.C. has no law requiring public officials to divulge their criminal background.
The official said in an interview with The Hatchet, “People make mistakes in life, and people should have a pathway forward to redemption in life. The people that serve their time should be able to go forward in life and not be constantly having to be reconvicted over and over again about things they did in the past.”
He did not have to register in D.C. because the District “forgives” convictions from more than 10 years ago. Of course, he does remain on the Florida registry because of the state’s “very strange” laws mandating lifetime registration.
For 25 years, this official has led a life as a law-abiding citizen. This is something our society should be rejoicing over – not complaining about.
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I beg to differ before TV we didn’t have all of the issues we have now atleast to this extent, sir. We are a broken people who can’t fix ourselves correctly. There are many factors why.
Lets all face facts. Whether one has a sorted life or been in trouble for this and that crime or been in jail this lifetime is a bit much. Authorities hardly forgive. I have wrote my Governor in VA and even said I would like to have my case revamped or reopened as I dont” want your forgiveness at this time. Seems governments want to play hard nose with this scandal type of sex registry.
This waiting period for forgiveness after one has paid their dues is a bit double sided. Even the paperwork is a bit of a tug of war. What if the person die’s within that Ten years. And as for the registry what if it had been a teen on the other end. And the police say you made your choice. Choices and decisions are two different issues. Forgiveness is good after a debt has been paid. I even went to the person that did the sting on me and told him straight up I forgave him. He was just as dog faced as he was conning me into a plea deal.
Moral of the story is to seek justice any way you can. Take no compromises.