Reforming Florida’s Sex Offender Registry Laws
Marquis Lamar Conner Sr., 43, of Decatur, Georgia, was the last of four defendants to go before the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas for sentencing Aug. 18. Conner argued for his own sentencing before Judge Kelly Cottrill. After a lengthy statement where he blamed the victims for being defrauded, Conner received four years in an Ohio prison. Of the
Read moreAmarillo’s News Channel 10 (WFDA), a CBS facility, reported on a week-long sex offender compliance check. The story aired with the graphic below: The graphic shows the operation was “successful in making arrests”. So the inference is that “success” is measured by the arrests made. Well if you read down in the story, they disclose that five agencies were involved
Read moreIt’s truly disgusting to see someone striving to give back—only to be blocked at every turn. A 29-year-old self-advocate with the Autism Society of Maine (ASM), was removed from the board (a volunteer position) after the Maine Wire revealed he’s a registrant. This is a person who chose to volunteer to give voice to those on the autism spectrum. He’s
Read moreThe recent arrest of Pastor Robert Michael Wagley in Alabama should trouble anyone who believes in fairness, due process, and second chances. Pastor Wagley, senior pastor at St. Elmo Seventh-day Adventist Church, is facing charges of “witness intimidation” after defending a registrant volunteer who had been accused of failing to provide legal notice before serving in the church. Apparently some
Read moreA recently passed law is funding Arizona’s first-ever Sex Offender Management Board, which is aimed at getting justice for victims and preventing cases in the future. The board will be made up of 25 people who are experts on sexual abuse and deviancy. It will include psychologists, law enforcement officials, and victims’ rights representatives. They will make legislative recommendations regarding
Read moreThe 2026 National Defense Authorization Act instructs the secretary of defense to “establish and implement a policy to ensure that registered sex offenders that reside or work on military installations are identified to the respective military community, including, as necessary, through agreements with State and local law enforcement agencies.” Beyond a notification system, the legislation would also command the secretary
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