Unexpected comments from a prosecutor
Ingham County (Michigan) Prosecutor Carol A. Siemon, issued a statement concerning the sentencing of former Michigan State football players in connection with a sexual offense.
Below is an excerpt from her statement, quoted directly:
The sex offender registry is a blunt instrument that I believe needs to be reformed and streamlined so that law enforcement can make better use of the information. It would be more effective as a law enforcement tool to keep the public safe if it targeted the cases that are most likely to result in recidivism – child abuse and child sexual assault, for example, or serial rapists.
The sex offender registry is just one example of the types of cases where we have laws that are well-intentioned, but go too far from their original intent – and don’t allow our courts to provide a proportionate response.
When a prosecutor can recognize how misguided the registry has become, we know change needs to come!
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The light is starting to come on.
Well said.
We know they get it. Just no one really seems to have the political courage to do what’s right.
Maybe she does.
Amen! Courage is what is lacking despite those that know it’s unconstitutional but can’t they see so many restrictions CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS. Think too many rules on your teenager, what do they do? Rebel. Or go crazy. Blahhhh
So true.
Prosecutors do actually get to see the results up close, and how it affects the lives of the offenders and their families. Legislators don’t. They are the real problem.
Incredibly well stated by someone on the “other team”.
If I could vote. I would vote for her because such wisdom she gives out of her comments. You go, Girl!!
Give her a promotion!