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I wonder how many registrants this deputy harassed and persecuted before his own crimes were discovered?
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article247691795.html
AG Bill Barr might resign before the end of December. If he does I hope the DOJ’s door hits him and his proposed SORNA rules in the butt; as he lands on concrete for being an unethical and immoral human. Now that would be poetic justice because I’m tired of being America’s punching bag. The only I know how to deal with these laws is through sarcasm. Logic and common sense are wasted trying to figure these laws out.
Not advocating violence, just karma on the SOB
From the same Phoenix news source who wrote about the guy who works with hoop players (posted here in this forum) comes this article (https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix-cop-alleged-sexual-assault-woman-lawsuit-victims-charges-11517869) and particularly this part of it:
Cops ‘Seldom Report Each Other’
The allegations against ____ also raise questions about how frequently police officers commit sexual misconduct and sexual assault while on duty. Another woman is suing the City of ____ after she was allegedly groped by an on-duty _____ cop in 2015 during a traffic stop; that same officer reportedly had a record of misconduct. Between 2006 and 2015, six members of the _____ Police Department were convicted of sex-related crimes, according to a database (The Henry A. Wallace Police Crime Database, https://policecrime.bgsu.edu/Home/Map) maintained by criminal justice researchers at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.
***Great map showing the entire country and the related LE crimes for each state and into each county.***
Research suggests that cases of police committing sexual misconduct are more common than people may believe. Between 2005 and 2012, 669 cases of “police sexual violence” occurred across the United States, according to a study (Stinson, Philip M.; Taylor, Robert W.; and Liederbach, John, “The Situational Context of Police Sexual Violence: Data and Policy Implications” (2020). Criminal Justice Faculty Publications. 117. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/crim_just_pub/117) published earlier this year by the university. The perpetrator was a patrol officer in 87 percent of the cases, and in 81 percent of the cases, the offense was committed while on duty. Female drivers and sex workers are among the most common victims of police sexual abuse. The study’s authors found that the “most common context of police sexual violence” involved cases of police officers assaulting women during traffic stops.
***Very nice report of the study conducted and shows the seriousness of the matter; however, when most are able to resign and face no consequences of matter other than that, it loses the effectiveness needed to send a message and put them on the same plane as the regular citizen.***
Most of the time, the 2020 study found, the crimes were discovered by citizen complaints — and not “police initiated internal-affairs investigations” — in 94 percent of the cases.
“Sexual abuse of citizens and what officers would claim as consensual sex on duty — it’s fairly common at police departments and sheriff’s offices across the country,” Phil Stinson, a Bowling Green State University criminal justice professor and co-author of the study, told New Times. “Police chiefs frame this in the context of bad apples. I would maintain that the whole orchard is rotten.”
Penny Harrington, former chief of the Portland Police Bureau and founder of the National Center for Women and Policing, said that sexual harassment within law enforcement is a rampant issue. She add that the misconduct is usually committed by a small number of officers who repeat their behavior unless swiftly disciplined.
“There’s a lot of sexual harassment in law enforcement. Officer against officer or officer against the public, pull you over you for a traffic violation and then talk about how beautiful your breasts are or want to follow you home,” she said. “If the department doesn’t take swift and effective action against them, then they get the message it’s ok, oh boys will be boys, and because officers will seldom report each other, it can be going on right in front of your face.”
***I wonder if the deputy in Indiana who said those who have to register have mental issues would say the same about his contemporaries in LE uniforms that have committed crimes such as these.
***So again, those in a position of trust, e.g. LE, are more apt to offend using their position against others than those who have made a mistake already according to the stats. Ah, but what are stats when they are ignored and do not work for the narrative needed in passing laws? Merely fodder then except for those who they mean the most, sadly.
Does anyone know about getting a SIDA badge clearance at an airport in southern California?
I work for a construction company and I am required to get a badge to work on the airfield side but I am currently on probation. My offense is not on the disqualifying list by TSA but not sure if being on probation or the fact that I have to register will be enough to deny my clearance. I have tried doing research on this but cannot find anything and a lot of lawyers don’t seem to know for sure.
I had court today and I won. I was caught in an underage sex sting off an adult website. I had court today and the judge said what the cops did was outrageous she expunged my record and said I no longer have to register as a sex offender. I want to thank all of you guys for letting me vent. I have been fighting for years to clear my name and I finally won. Guys do not give up you have to fight for what is right.
Peter ~ Wow! Great news. Maybe there are some people still who believe these stings are just appalling and wrong. Congrats on your win!!
Peter I am proud of you in your endeavor. Sure their are a lot of variables in all this sexual underpinning when one mixes truth and proof its like a nightmare on elm street in many ways.. While the proof may be there who is blinded by the truth? The one falling for the truth or the one falling for the proof. Sure one may be on an adult site and lash out sexual over tones but is one lashing out to an adult or a teenager in this tag game of sexual deception.
While I have two more years left and I’m sure many more have some years left its never to late to stand up. Even in this episode of this Prediency even a president can be wrong so were does equality of true justice come into play in this registry of mental compensity of brain matters in these sexual matters.
Can someone educate me whether sex offenders are allowed on beaches? My extended family plans on having a small BBQ at Huntington Beach and I’m pretty leery about going. If we’re allowed on beaches, can someone provide to me the relevant caselaw?
Thanks in advance!
So Barr is stepping down within a week. Is this good news for those new SORNA modifications to die?
https://trib.al/MVw0AYW?fbclid=IwAR211ZrzQ1pbp27IFoChpaqIRIF-K2arOOmtc8bZtyJAOa3HA6ruT5u9bvM
Was able to make a school update over the phone in Orange County. Nice to see. I wish it was this easy every time.
Wondering if somebody with a good eye for reading law might be able to clarify… Would like to know if I will be able to petition for removal after ten years. I have two convictions of video voyeurism involving a adult and am registered as a tier 1. I plead at the same time for the offenses. The law states more than one conviction cannot be relieved but follows a section about juveniles. Any clarification will be much appreciated, been trying to figure out for two years and just thought about posting here
http://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=79164
In this week’s episode of Registry Matters (NARSOL’s podcast), they talk for a few minutes about how much of a failure the new CA tired registry is going to be a failure because no one will get off due to DAs, judges, and victims will all say no to the petitions. This conversation happens around the 20 to 30 minute mark. Although they didn’t seem to know too much or speak to concrete terms.
Have I missed something that victims get a say now? (Although I am currently a T3 person, I have hope my tier will change or even the whole registry will fall.)
Can Janice or chance speak on this, and maybe they should bea guest on the podcast to clear up these statements.
It seems their is good and bad in everything and this registry tells a story in so many ways. Yes it appears their has got to be a motive in all of this or who is bowing down to who? Sure we can all take punishment, have punitive damages drumbed upon us. call things fraudlent or go thru this cycle of offender ordeals on its merrit but what is the real cause and effect it leaves by those authorities playing this dangerous game.
Someone once said, Nobody tells me what to do, so who does than. Sure we are all wrapped up in this sex registry of this blind leading the blind in this sexual nature battle for truth and justice. Much of this registry matter is a jaded type of consequence induced upon another to prevent in this bicurious way which amounts to fraud and overcoming another via this internet ordeal. Are we all guilty or do others run over us?
I believe Janice and many lawyers can see the point in all this registry that seems to be a dominating motive in LE measures but when analysed out it all comes down to those in power over coming others in all much of this sex registry game in many ways.
The long arm got longer: Supreme Court overturns top military court, rules that rape cases before 2006 can be prosecuted https://amp-cnn-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/12/10/politics/supreme-court-military-sexual-assault-prosecuted-any-time/index.html
Apparently, my local town in CA still does compliance checks. I just had mine done to me just a few minutes ago, 12/17/2020. The LEO actually asked to come inside to check inside the house. I said without a warrant, you’re not allowed inside. This is just a compliance check and I’m not on probation, so I don’t understand the need to come inside.
Get this… the LEO actually said (paraphrasing) the he wanted to make sure there weren’t any kid tied up inside the house. WTF?!
This is the first compliance check that was quite aggressively rude. Previous compliance checks weren’t as abrasive as this LEO.
@Janice and ACSOL, are compliance checks written in PC290 for those no longer under custody? This LEO actually said it is in their books to do compliance checks.
On probation (in custody):
… in-person check-in
… rules and restrictions follow
… inspection/compliance checks at home
No longer in custody:
… in-person check-in
… rules and restrictions to follow
… compliance checks required
This LEO parked his SUV in the middle of the road, drawing neighbor attention.
I truly want to know if “compliance checks” are specifically written on PC290. This LEO was quite disrespectful and treated me like I’m a current monster. I even asked if I could put a comment on the paperwork about the compliance check, but he wouldn’t even let me write the comment. My last compliance check was a few years ago and I wrote that there wasn’t anything on PC290 about compliance checks being mandatory.
arrgghhh… just venting here, but this LEO really was quite disrespectful to me. He even tried selling that if you don’t have anything to hide, then all the people he has asked would let them inside to check… again, to make sure I was in compliance and there were no kids tied up.
seriously, I am at a loss of words.
Florida LEOs harassing Registrants again:
https://www.wtxl.com/news/local-news/wakulla-county-sherriffs-office-makes-7-sex-offender-arrests-in-operation-holiday-check
Why do these bozos give names like “Operation Harassment” to simple compliance checks?? Does it make them feel like they are actually doing something worthwhile and heroic – rather than simply harassing individuals who have already repaid their debts to society?? 😠😡
Ok guys I didn’t want to bring this up but it seems like many on here are lost just like I was in my ordeal that is still going on. When I say lost its like who’s ruling who. Yes one can take this punishment two ways justly or unjustly. So who is being fair? So what is the weighter matters of Justice. And why does the scriptures say not to go to court in front of the unjust? Yes this sex registry game tells a story from those conning one into a plea deal or signing a paper saying one knew they were talking to a teenage person so who is overshadowing who.
I am inclined to agree with many on here about a lot of this unjust registry when “Sex” is the common denominator. My PO even came to my house a few weeks ago and we had never met due to this pandemic thing that has came upon us earlier in the year. While I even invited him in he declined due to this pandemic issue. If one really understands this registry and its different measures and techniques, LE is just as much guilty and much of this should be struck down. Taking liberties or advantages of others in this way is not what anyone with common sense would say is true justice.
The registry is so devilish and those that induce these things on another will or are finely realizing that this is a great inbalance of justice but authorities don’t want to admit this shame or what is out of balance today. Talk about that nobody tells me what to do type of power in government. At times I ‘m sure many understand that the scales of justice are unbalanced in these weighter matters.
A person I met while on Probation at a S.A.A. Mtg ( btw, complete waste of time ), had their felony reduction hearing today. Called to find out and got msg. Some of us have tried to reach him, but no luck. I called his lawyer and asked results, but no one was in office. I am fairly sure that this isn’t good news. He hinted about what his reaction would be if he did not receive the reduction , and I am at odds to pursue him. We had gone to a place he liked to go when he was stressed. It was overlooking the ocean on Highway 1. I want to give it a while and see what he does. I need to respect his space and decision about this. Am I making the best decision for all involved? I will not feel guilty if this turns out bad, because “bad” in our world is a relative reality.
Forgive my ignorance, what’s a “17B” ?
Korematsu v US was sadly upheld on this day by SCOTUS in 1944. I think their record speaks for itself thereafter.
I am filing to be removed from the public registry and have questions about filling out the form.
1. I have a misdemeanor C.P. Offense that was originally a felony. Do I mark the 3rd box that says I have a felony conviction? Because How I understand it is once I have been reduced, it’s like I never had the felony.
2. Do I have to pay the probation department to give me copies of my probation report?
3. What paper work besides the probation report do I need to include in the filing.
I am in California, so whom ever has done this here , I could use experienced advise so I don’t mess this up.
You know I like all the interesting comments about this sex registry ordeal and how the authorities can make a mixture out of all this ordeal. Its to me like watching the odd couple or who has a barbeque at another person’s expense. Myself I have two offenses against me, traveling, and also talking to a teenage girl which I proved not to be a teenage girl. How does one look at that. Was it the language I used or was it the just to come down to meet this person to talk sexual with as they wanted me to do. So truth in much of this registry game is more non-fiction than some real encounter.
Sure we can all talk about principals and principalities or what is just and unjust. Now I’m sure many were big fans of “Lost in space”, Alfred Hitchcock, or even Rod Sterling back in that time frame. Maybe some were big fans of “To tell the Truth”, but what is overshadowing others today with all this talk about teir’s and felony’s and misdemenors today. Sure grovernment can play hard ball and that is what they are doing in much of this registry game even this Convid is telling a story.
Yes we can all talk about abuse but with much of this registry who is the abuser to acuse the one that abuses. Who is inducing or seducing another in this. These multiple accounts of abuse or how many playboy mags or porno of kids are on one’s computer. Isn’t a kid a billy goat? I’m sure everyone is getting the point as government wants to run over a lot of things or who is playing fair and were is equality today. Yes I’m inclined with Janice in this “Met my people go” that was on here earlier this year and I’m sure that speaks for many also.
Janice I can say you and your team and the other advocates are doing a good job about helping to get true justice for all in this ordeal.
New Person,
It is comments like your “ if you do all this your expungement is automatic “ that gets people confused and ultimately leads to arguments.
No, not all offenses are expunged, no matter what you do. I have a misdemeanor cp offense. Because of my conviction date, the law states “no expungement”.
Please don’t go speaking authoritatively without knowing the law. It is not helpful.
This month, the United States Supreme Court issued a remarkable opinion that could pave the way to repealing qualified immunity. That doctrine — which shields government workers from accountability when they violate the constitution — relies on the policy that government workers should rarely be subject to lawsuits for money damages. But in Tanzin v. Tanvir, a unanimous Supreme Court said that it is not its business to do policy. In addition, it held that damages are not only an appropriate remedy against government workers who violate the Constitution, but that “this exact remedy has coexisted with our constitutional system since the dawn of the Republic.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-might-finding-way-090009786.html
Yup, it’s so important that LEOs waste time and taxpayer money harrassing individuals once convicted of a sexual offense. (Sarcasm intended. See the real story below.😠)
https://ktla.com/news/newport-beach-woman-22-charged-with-murder-in-suspected-dui-crash-that-killed-couple-wounded-3-others/
What fo you mean “DUI Driver” doesn’t appear on her driver’s license?? 😠