Prosecutor gives notice of new evidence in Ron Book DUI case

May 8, 2019, 2:13 pm The Assistant State Attorney prosecuting lobbyist Ron Book’s DUI case filed a supplement notice of discovery in his case yesterday. Among the additional evidence he intends to introduce at trial are; two audio

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AZ: Bill easing some sex-offender registration laws rejected in Senate

May 8, 2019, 1:49 pm State senators refused to make it easier for a limited number of people to escape requirements to register as sex offenders amid concerns from some lawmakers that they have been prevented from voting

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Florida’s First DCA vacates more convictions for double jeopardy

May 6, 2019, 8:10 pm We previously mentioned that after a Florida Supreme Court case (Lee v. State, 258 So. 3d 1297 (Fla. 2018)) ruled that multiple convictions for solicitation, unlawful use of a two-way communications device, and

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Can you be charged with “relevant conduct” that occurs outside the United States

May 6, 2019, 7:56 pm The 11th Circuit (Florida’s federal appellate circuit) decided an interesting case this past week. Basically, the issue was whether conduct that takes place outside the United States can be considered “relevant conduct” when

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Member Submission – Why we need justice reform and why you should care.

May 6, 2019, 11:48 am If you’re Republican/Libertarian/Conservative, you hate to see your tax dollars wasted by politicians and government employees playing games. If you’re a Democrat/Liberal, chances are you feel strongly about social (in)justices. If you fit

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Be sure to check your sex doll’s ID – Florida Legislature passes new law

May 3, 2019, 12:47 am The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to ban childlike sex dolls, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis to be signed into law. Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, sponsored SB 160, which would make

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VA: Virginia Governor Ralph Northam vetoes bill that would block sex offenders from emergency shelters

May 2, 2019, 1:14 pm The legislation would have let shelter officials deny entrance for convicted sex offenders for however long was “necessary to ensure the safety of other individuals”.  In a statement, the governor said that: “The

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Alaska says NO to Ron Book Client, Wellpath (F/K/A Correct Care Solutions)

May 2, 2019, 10:44 am You have to suspect something is fishy about a company when they have to undergo multiple name changes over the years. One industry’s main players have undergone multiple name changes over the years;

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AL: Proposed Bill Would Give Discretion to Judges on Whether to Register Juveniles as Sex offenders

April 30, 2019, 12:45 pm Tomorrow, a senate committee in Alabama will consider Alabama Senate Bill 125, sponsored by Senator Cam Ward. Among other things, the bill would give Courts discretion as to whether or not a child

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Opinion: Abolish the Registry

April 30, 2019, 11:38 am This is an article from The Northern Light Newspaper, in Alaska, that examines the issues that the registry creates. It’s not easy to come to the defense of nonviolent sex offenders. Any lawmaker

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7th Circuit rules DOC sex offender program violates Constitution

April 29, 2019, 5:14 pm Finding the disclosures provide information that any law enforcement agent “would love to have,” the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Indiana’s requirement that sex offender inmates give detailed accounts of their

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Florida Appellate Court Reverses Probation Violations for Non-Willful Violations

April 29, 2019, 4:57 pm Last week a decision came out of Florida’s First District Court of Appeals that should provide some peace of mind to those unable to afford the cost of treatment and supervision. The appellant

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What role should social media sites play in preventing child exploitation?

April 29, 2019, 4:20 pm Last week, the New Jersey attorney general’s office announced the arrest of sixteen individuals as part of “Operation Home Alone”. These individuals, which included a police officer, minister a teacher and other professionals

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Bahamas now turning away persons required to register

April 26, 2019, 7:56 pm According to Registrant Travel Action Group (RTAG), persons required to register as sex offenders are now being denied entry into the Bahamas. Add Bahamas to the growing list of countries coerced by the

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ACLU pushes for removal of sex offender registry

April 26, 2019, 12:15 pm MICHIGAN — Could the sex offender registry soon be a thing of the past? The American Civil Liberties Union wants to possibly get rid of it, saying the registry doesn’t work. Right now,

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Do Central Florida theme parks screen for sex offenders?

April 25, 2019, 11:33 pm Orlando, Florida’s WESH, aired a report on sex offenders in theme parks this evening which featured commentary from FAC’s President, Gail Colletta. You can watch the report here: https://www.wesh.com/article/sex-offenders-at-florida-theme-parks/27269367 The post Do Central

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Reason: The Feds Are Dropping Child Porn Cases Instead of Revealing Info on Their Surveillance Systems

April 25, 2019, 8:06 pm The Department of Justice has been dismissing child pornography cases in order to not reveal information about the software programs used as the basis for the charges. An array of cases suggest serious

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Alaska makes changes to sex offenses in new crime bill

April 25, 2019, 1:07 pm According to a sponsor statement from the House Judiciary Committee, House Bill 145 will increase sentencing ranges, increase penalties for drug dealers and distributors, streamline the theft prosecution process, close a series of

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Bahamas looking to establish a sex offender registry

April 25, 2019, 11:47 am The Bahamas, formerly one of the few countries close to the United States where persons required to register as sex offenders could still travel to, may soon become closed off as the country

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2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability

April 23, 2019, 4:55 pm The following is a conference sponsored by the US Department of Justice. 2019 National Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability July 17–18, 2019 | Chicago Join us to learn about tools, techniques

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