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Blogs with News Stories on Sex Offender Issues:
NARSOL chair urges, “Support Moose Lake protesters and civil commitment protests.”
By Paul Shannon . . . How can NARSOL support the courageous men on hunger strike at the draconian Moose Lake civil commitment facility in Minnesota? How can we show solidarity with their 70 supporters who did a car caravan around the facility several weeks ago – and...
FAC Letter to Broward Lawmakers
Below is a letter sent by FAC to Broward County Lawmakers concerning the lack of compliant available housing in the county. Please feel free to share this information. FAC - Letter to Broward Lawmakers...
Reply Brief Filed in Ex Post Facto I
The appellant's reply brief in Ex Post Facto Plus I was filed last week. That case is pending in the 11th Circuit Court of appeals. A copy of the brief can be read here: EPF I - Reply Brief As usual, the team of Attorneys Val Jonas and Todd Scher did a great job on...
Officials address East Stone Gap residents about reported trailer park residence for sex offenders
“There is no such thing as a sex offender sanctuary,” Slemp said in response to some residents’ concerns that the trailer park would be a such a sanctuary. Slemp said convicted sex offenders in Virginia must register with police in whatever community or municipality...
11th Circuit holds cant be convicted of both “possession” and “receipt” of CP
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Florida), last week held that being convicted of both "possession" and "receipt" of child pornography violates Double Jeopardy. The court found that "possession of child pornography is a lesser-included offense of...
Budget breakdown: Minnesota to review sex offender registry program 30 years after it became law
"What we are understanding is the more we look at people as one whole person, we kind of see the impact that flagging someone for the rest of their life could have, especially on their family members and how they are able to contribute to society," Rimestad said. The...
James Fairbanks sentenced: 40–70 years in murder of convicted sex offender
James Fairbanks, who pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the killing of convicted sex offender Mattieo Condoluci last year, was sentenced in a Douglas County on Wednesday morning....
Out of State Challenge FILED!
Just moments ago the Out-of-State Challenge was filed in Federal Court! We are super excited and appreciative to all who helped make this happen! We will follow with commentary (or you can share your own in the comments below), but we wanted to get the news out to you...
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