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ND: Lawmakers discuss adding computer-generated images to definition of child pornography
Source: northdakotamonitor.com 1/20/25 Possessing a computer-generated image of child pornography would be punishable as a felony... -
MD: Legislators warned of ‘enormous liability’ related to sex abuse lawsuits
Source: marylandmatters.org 1/20/25 Potential settlement could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions, potentially billions for 3,500 cases... -
Government Files Brief in Pending SORNA Challenge
Source: ACSOL The federal government has filed a brief in response to the Motion for Summary...
Against Prediction: Profiling, Policing, and Punishing in an Actuarial Age Reprint Edition
by Bernard E. Harcourt (Author)
From routine security checks at airports to the use of risk assessment in sentencing, actuarial methods are being used more than ever to determine whom law enforcement officials target and punish. And with the exception of racial profiling on our highways and streets, most people favor these methods because they believe they’re a more cost-effective way to fight crime.
In Against Prediction, Bernard E. Harcourt challenges this growing reliance on actuarial methods. These prediction tools, he demonstrates, may in fact increase the overall amount of crime in society, depending on the relative responsiveness of the profiled populations to heightened security. They may also aggravate the difficulties that minorities already have obtaining work, education, and a better quality of life—thus perpetuating the pattern of criminal behavior. Ultimately, Harcourt shows how the perceived success of actuarial methods has begun to distort our very conception of just punishment and to obscure alternate visions of social order. In place of the actuarial, he proposes instead a turn to randomization in punishment and policing. The presumption, Harcourt concludes, should be against prediction.
The board of Coalinga Regional Medical Center announced the district has filed for chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.
The hospital first announced in May that it would be closing its emergency room. A plan to keep the hospital operating under new management failed soon after, and all hospital operations seized in June.
A chapter 9 filing is a type of bankruptcy reorganization available to municipalities and certain governmental agencies. The filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Sept. 7 lists estimated assets as well as liabilities of between $10 million and $50 million.
“We have struggled for several years due to low reimbursement rates and declining patient census,” said Sandy Beach, current board chairwoman who has served on the body for more than 15 years.
CEO Wayne Allen said the chapter 9 filing “will best protect patients, employees and citizens of the district.”
“We are confident we can increase our revenues and address our expenses to the point we can reopen and provide health care services,” he added.
Fresno bankruptcy attorney Riley C. Walter represents the district. He said the hospital is the victim of similar forces that led to chapter 9 cases for rural hospitals in Dinuba, Avenal, Corcoran, Reedley, Tulare and Kingsburg.
“By filing chapter 9 the hospital will receive breathing room from pending lawsuits and this will allow the board and staff to refocus on financial rehabilitation rather than putting out fires,” Walter said.
With nearly 16,600 residents, Coalinga’s next closest emergency room is about 40 miles away in Hanford.
“The people of the District need and deserve an acute care facility,” Allen said. “This is more beginning than the end.”
Interesting news out of Oregon: https://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Discovery-of-dog-leads-to-man-freed-from-50-year-13218537.php
The accused pushed forward with the trial and was convicted. Innocence Project to his case. Turns out, the girl lied about being sexually molested.
When you’re facing 50 years or more, why wouldn’t you take a plea for a few months even if you are innocent. Granted, this guy didn’t do that, but I have no doubt that others take a plea deal out of fear even though they were factually innocent or even factually the victim.
could the be used for RC blocking from using the facebook?
https://knowherenews.com/event/d20c9ab2-fc47-4c36-a475-0363d35f7984
Attorney General Jeff Sessions will meet with state attorneys general this month to discuss a “growing concern” that social media companies “may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.”
The Justice Department announced in a statement Wednesday it would hold a meeting this month to discuss with state attorneys general the “growing concern” that social media companies are limiting competition and “stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms.”
The announcement came several days after President Donald Trump accused several social media giants of suppressing the popularity of conservatives on their outlets, allegations that have been denied by the companies.
Devin O’Malley, a spokesman for the Justice Department, said in a statement that Attorney General Jeff Sessions would discuss possible censorship concerns during a meeting of all state attorneys general.
“The Attorney General has convened a meeting with a number of state attorneys general this month to discuss a growing concern that these companies may be hurting competition and intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas on their platforms,” the statement said.
Conservatives have long alleged that social media companies have not given their voices a fair hearing on the platforms, with the most recent accusations coming from the president, who said Google had “rigged” search results against him. Google denied the claim.
Trump also said that internet giants such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook could be a “very antitrust situation.”
O’Malley’s statement also said the department “listened … closely” to testimony during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing held Wednesday during which several tech leaders, including the CEO of Twitter and the chief operating officer of Facebook, testified about foreign influence during the election.
MS, I had the same thing happen when I filed my 17 B. I went back 3-6 months later. Granted. I later just mailed in my pc 1203.4! Good luck
I am happily daydreaming about a universal right to be forgotten:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-executive-arm-opposes-france-on-global-right-to-be-forgotten-1536685575
It was stated by another commenter earlier that an appeal would be heard in NV regarding AB579/AWA on Monday, 9/10. Can anyone confirm this? Are there any updates?
I have been torpedoed from the 3rd job I’ve taken in 2018. I am done trying. In order to clear my head, I want to go camping and be in some peace before the weather changes. My question: Does anybody know if we are allowed to camp in national or sate parks? I am a California-Stan resident and plan to camp within California-Stan. I have checked their websites and can find no mention of any rules around this. If anybody knows where the information is, or can share any experience you’ve had, I would appreciate it.
LI school cancels activities after sex offenders allowed to vote
https://nypost.com/2018/09/13/li-school-cancels-activities-after-sex-offenders-allowed-to-vote/
“Please be advised that all evening activities after 7:00 P.M. have been canceled in all Levittown School Buildings on [Sept. 13], except for Levittown Memorial, where there is no voting.”
Good! Let the public “suffer” some as we have and not have activities at these places on the vote day.
“Please be advised that we have assigned additional security to ensure that members of the public who come into our schools to vote are able to access the polling place, only,” the notice said.”
Another good! Let the public pay a little more to pay for these additional security tyrants.
Shreveport (Campti), Louisiana – “Sex offender arrested in Campti library” https://www.ktbs.com/news/sex-offender-arrested-in-campti-library/article_a7aa84c8-b7a0-11e8-9d77-275fb4fff594.html
His only crime is that he is on the Registry and was recognized by cops doing a walk-through.
Question. Can anyone recommend a Therapist that can evaluate me that I am not a threat to society as a RC? AWA application to get my wife to become a citizen. I live in the LA area. Thank you, God bless.
Operation Boo is coming up, as a RC what should I expect (not on probation)? I’m new to Cali. Thanks
I need a little info if possible. Can an R.C. in California use/check out books from a public library? I asked the local Public Defenders office and was told “Since public libraries are public spaces you probably are NOT allowed to be there”, I called my former P.O as I am off paper. And was told to “check your Sex Offender registration papers” there is nothing on it about libraries.
I have 3 or 4 different library cards and being an RC was never an issue, not for visiting the library and not for checking out books. But then, I always returned them on time or paid the fine quickly!
California ban the box:
As most of us know, no employer (a few exceptions) can ask about criminal record prior to extending you a job offer. They can only conduct one after a job offer. They then can rescind the offer but must give you the reason and you have the ability to appeal…
In order to show that the registry is affecting people in daily life, lets all keep record of whatever job has rejected us based on an old record or even current record. Keep note of what your current status is: expunged, reduced, etc. It can easily help court hearings in the future. While some companies will say that we popped up on the RC list, we can use that to say that the background check for a job is not suppose to based decisions on finding us on a list. If your record was expunged, sealed, etc they won’t be able to use that as well as any applicant has a right to appeal their findings within 5 days.
I think the more proof that is there, it will only help RCs.
I have to come to California for about 8 days, I have researched what I need to do as far as letting the state know that I am there, 5 days or more I need to register with the local police dept, tell them how long I will be in the city and when I am leaving is that it? My brother has cancer and I need to visit him while he is still alive, when I leave will they take me back off or do I stay on the list forever? Please if anyone knows for sure please reply. I am off paper and have been for years but do not want any problems. Thank you.
I just checked PACER for an update on Millard v. Rankin. The following was filed on 9/17/2018: “Calendar notice sent to counsel. Arguments to be held on 11/15/2018 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom III, Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO.”
Housing resources in California. Are there any?
Upon release this year, my brother wants to parole from Idaho to California via Interstate Compact.
Are there any housing resources (halfway houses, transitional homes) available?
Foundations? Churches? Anything?…
Any info is helpful.
—Franco
Has anyone seen this SMART office doc from March 2018 on SORNA Current Case Law and issues? https://smart.gov/caselaw/Case-Law-Update-2018-Compiled.pdf
It is an interesting doc and one that covers much of what is discussed here on court challenges, registration, etc. Maybe a worth while read to garner insight into what the USG sees on the topic and have something useful(?).
To add another article to the registration requirement if adjudicated in another state discussion…
Nebraska Supreme Court rules adjudicated juveniles must register
https://narsol.org/2018/09/nebraska-supreme-court-rules-adjudicated-juveniles-must-register/
News from Silicon Valley. I have it on good authority from a business associate that his company is developing a facial recognition software where a person can take a photo of a person and then download it into their app and it will search databases for any info.
We are becoming electrinic prey for the world. People will start randomly photographing and exposing people for any offense. Employers can use this instead of background checks. A business with CCTV can use this without your knowledge and you will never get past the first interview for a job.
This is getting scary.
That’s great news. With this facial recognition, they won’t be able to hire anyone then since 1 out of 4 people has a criminal record of some sort anyways, and they will be surprised at just how many there are that they have not suspected. With more and more offenses being deemed criminal, pretty sure, the companies will have to run on its own power, and better yet, fire themselves since I am sure there are some higher ups with secrets.
“Hendersonville man targets sex offenders in shooting rampage” “Sauer told investigators he searched the sex offender registry and chose two men whose acts he was “particularly disgusted by” and wanted to get justice.” This is in Tennessee. He didn’t shoot anyone but shot up their house. https://www.wsmv.com/news/hendersonville-man-targets-sex-offenders-in-shooting-rampage/article_82f495d8-bd4f-11e8-92ce-3b758e2be959.html
Kavanaugh allegations: Is what someone does at age 17 relevant?
“Science tells us teens don’t have full control of their impulses. That part of the brain is still developing into our 20s. So many teens make choices that aren’t necessarily indicators of how they will behave as adults.”
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2018/09/20/brett-kavanaugh-alleged-actions-17-relevant-court-nominee/1356690002/
🇫🇷 Vive la France! 🇫🇷 When my Air France plane touched down at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, my name was called over the plane’s speaker system and I was asked to please identify myself to a flight attendant, which I did. She then escorted me through all the waiting passengers to the front of the airplane, where I was met by a contingent of 5 armed French police officers. They confirmed my name and said “Please come with us.” They escorted me to a waiting police van and drove me to their substation in the airport. I waited approximately 20 minutes before they escorted me into an office and asked me several questions – why was I coming to France, where I intended to stay, when I was leaving, with whom I was travelling and, oddly, if I had health insurance coverage for my visit. (I don’t know what that last one was about). They asked my occupation, I told them and they seemed satisfied with my answers. (Frankly, their questions seemed somewhat scattered and impromptu, as if they had been told to pull me aside, but no one knew why or what they were attempting to determine.)
In any case, that was the extent of their questions.
They had me wait outside the office for a few minutes, then told me I was free to go, and they had another officer escort me through customs, past all of the lines of waiting people, directly to my baggage claim carousel, stopping only long enough sl9ng the way to have my passport stamped by the Customs officer . That was it. I boarded a train to central Paris and began my vacation.
(Looking on the bright side: this encounter probably sped me through French Customs faster then one could normally get through.)