How the Use of Improper Statistics and Unverified Data Corrupts the Judicial Process in Sex Offender Cases
The following report appeared in the Case Western Reserve Law Review.
Here is an excerpt from the conclusion: “[C]ourts around the country continue to remain stagnant, clinging to misinformation and refusing to depart from prejudicial viewpoints that are pretextual and based on irrational fears.What continues to be the main culprit is the courts’ use of inaccurate statistics and unverified data. The shameful efforts of states to suppress the true data has totally dominated this area of law and policy.”
Thanks to ACSOL for bringing it to our attention.
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I found this link, to remind us, not good!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/interpol-exposes-international-pedophile-ring-saving-50-children-and-arresting-9-sex-offenders/ar-AABQoq8?ocid=spartandhp
I read parts of this paper, but from what I did read it is clear that this is a summary up until the most recent court rulings. It shows the journey and underlines a shift in the courts, with much work to still be done.
“A rule is arbitrary if it is not supported by logic or the necessary facts; a rule is capricious if it is adopted without thought or reason or is irrational;”
Can “Frightening & high” be challenged using this argument?
I see the same in the media when a discussion about registered sex offenders is presented. Usually, there is at least one rational voice who presents the true statistics. Yet, the response from others present is always the same, such as, “We all KNOW that they are dangerous and will do it again. You can’t cure a sex offender.” They never have any data to back up their claims. They just “know” that they are right and you are wrong.