It has long been said, in varying language, that a lie travels halfway around the world before the truth can get its boots on. You do not have to reach back 200 years to Scotland to find enduring wisdom in that adage. You need return only to the 1980s and to the subject of this week’s Retro Report documentary video, part of a series re-examining news stories from the past. This week’s subject is the notorious McMartin Preschool abuse trial. Full Article
Read MoreDay: March 10, 2014
PUTTING THE CARLOS MOLINA STORY INTO PROPER CONTEXT
The recent arrest of IBF Jr Middleweight World Champion Carlos Molina has made a lot of noise throughout the boxing world. He was all set to defend his title Vs. Jermall Charlo this past Saturday, but his big fight was canceled due to being arrested. Let’s take a look at some facts here. Let’s put things into the proper context as well. Firstly, Carlos Molina is no sexual predator. The title of “Sex Offender” is a very broad brush. Let me explain. Anyone that has sex with an underage girl…
Read MoreME: Bill prohibiting sex offender living restrictions raises worry
CONCORD — A bill prohibiting residency restrictions for registered sex offenders and offenders against children which was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this month is causing concern among some legislators, who say the bill would strip communities of their ability to protect children. HB 1237 is based upon two court decisions where judges found local ordinances restricting residency for offenders to be unconstitutional. One of the cases cited came out of Dover District Court. In August of 2009, Dover’s ordinance that prohibited registered sex offenders from living within…
Read MoreFL: Longer sentences linked to increased recidivism
Letter to the Editor – The conclusion of Florida’s 2014 Legislature will see children at greater risk, not safer. Principal among the proposals “strengthening” laws to protect children are measures to lengthen prison terms for sex crimes, and widening the range of sentences that lead to eligibility for civil commitment. The Colorado Department of Public Safety issued a report in February 2008, “What Works —Effective Recidivism Reduction and Risk-Focused Prevention Programs.” Numerous evidence-based studies were cited that uniformly and conclusively linked longer prison sentences with increased recidivism. Full Article
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