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Two men have been charged with special circumstances murder in the death of a registered sex offender found in an Anaheim motel room. SOURCE

A Texas woman has been charged with abusing a corpse, accused of using a scalpel to castrate the body of a registered sex offender last month, officials said. Charging documents identify two employees of Memorial Mortuary & Crematory at the scene who witnessed the crime. Authorities said the first witness saw Laudermilk stab Rodriguez twice in the groin in the

[NOTE: We will preface the following argument by saying that FAC believes the sex offender registry should be abolished. We do not deviate from this position; however, the reality is that federal law requires the states to maintain a registry. Unless/until we are successful in repealing SORNA, state affiliates are limited in what they can do on the state level.

A controversy over a registered sex offender attending a school dance in Kansas has led to Senate Bill 233, which aims to ban individuals on the sex offender registry from school property. While the intent to protect children is understandable, the bill unfairly punishes parents and stigmatizes their families, ignoring the fact that the individual in question was fully complying

Senate Bill 1697, is a proposed legislation advancing in the Oklahoma Senate that would mandate chemical castration for certain child sex offenders. Under the bill, individuals convicted of sex crimes against children under the age of 13 would be required to undergo chemical castration as a condition of parole. The treatment, which involves drugs to reduce testosterone and sexual urges,

The recent case highlighted in this Scioto Post article, “Pickaway County Authorities Address Sex Offender Residency Violation,” reveals the unfair consequences of systemic failures. The individual at the center of the story was uprooted from his residence and publicly named in this article due to an error in the Offender Watch System, not because of any deliberate wrongdoing. Despite complying

Reaching out to your lawmaker is an important first step, but following up can help reinforce your message and increase the likelihood of a response or action. Lawmakers and their staff receive many emails, calls, and letters, so persistence—when done respectfully—can make a difference. Here’s how to effectively follow up. 1. Wait a Reasonable Time, Then Reach Out Again If

Now that you know how to find your legislators’ contact information, the next step is making sure your message is heard. Whether you’re writing an email, making a phone call, or meeting in person, how you communicate can make a big difference. Here are some key tips for effectively reaching out to your lawmakers. 1. Be Clear and Concise Legislators

The Florida Action Committee (FAC) encourages its members to contact their lawmakers to voice their concerns and advocate for fair policies. To do this effectively, it’s important to know how to find the contact information for your state and federal representatives. Here’s a simple guide to help Florida citizens locate and reach out to their legislators. To find your Florida