Source: axios.com 11/20/21 Old Dominion University put a professor on administrative leave following an uproar over their research into people who are sexually attracted to children. Driving the news: “Reactions to Dr. Walker’s research and book have led to concerns for their safety and that of the campus,” the public university wrote in a statement on Nov. 16, adding that Professor Allyn Walker’s leave is “effective immediately.” Walker, an assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice, sparked controversy over the use of the term “minor-attracted people” in their academic research.…
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ACSOL December 18, 2021 Zoom Meeting
Click here to see the January 15, 2022 meeting info Please join ACSOL Executive Director and civil rights attorney Janice Bellucci as well as ACSOL President and criminal defense attorney Chance Oberstein for our next monthly Zoom meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and will last at least two hours. Even though we are now using Zoom instead of a phone-only conference call, you can call in to a Zoom phone number instead of using the Zoom app. This…
Read MoreAL: Law enforcement praises technology for helping fight crime
Source: wbrc.com 11/15/21 Keeping the community safe now comes with the flash of a solar-powered camera. Local law enforcement praised the technology for helping them solve crimes. These days, no matter where you go, it’s likely your picture has been taken. Cities across Alabama were ramping up security, installing Flock Cameras as a part of their crime-fighting strategy. “Stolen vehicle, wanted persons, Silver alerts, Amber Alerts, registered sex offenders and other notifications like that,” Cpt. Shane Ware with the Vestavia Hill’s Police Department explained. Read the full article
Read MoreCO: Amid Criticisms A Sex Crimes Registry Is ‘Overly Harsh,’ Colorado Rebrands The Term ‘Sex Offender’
Source: thefederalist.com 11/20/21 The Sex Offender Management Board of the State of Colorado has voted to rebrand the term “sex offender,” replacing it with the euphemistic phrase, “adults who commit sexual offenses.” The board’s decision passed following a 10-6 vote on Nov. 19 will not change the language used in criminal justice proceedings, the Colorado Sex Offender registry, or the name of the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board itself. It does, however, apply to the “Standards and Guidelines for the Assessment, Evaluation, Treatment and Behavioral Monitoring of Adult Sex Offenders.”…
Read MoreOK: Registered sex offender back behind bars after attending own child’s birthday party
Source: kfor.com 11/15/21 A registered sex offender in Edmond was arrested on Friday night after attending his own child’s birthday party, where he was illegally surrounded by children. “Doug ____ had been on my radar for quite some time,” said Brian Bates. Local private investigator Brian Bates had been looking into registered sex offender Doug ____ for years before this happened on Friday night. “I received information from some parents that Doug ____ was getting ready to host a child’s birthday party at a local trampoline park,” Bates said. “Sure…
Read MoreCA: Santa Ana minister had child pornography that included children who were ‘weeks old,’ police say
Source: abc7.com 11/18/21 Luis ______ was ordained as a minister in 2018, but it’s unclear whether he’s actually involved in a church or place of worship. A 22-year-old Santa Ana minister has been charged with possessing thousands of images of child pornography, some of which included infants, according to police. Luis ______ was charged with five felonies, including three counts of sale or distribution of obscene matter with children engaging in sex. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, investigators were notified of Luis ______ when they received a…
Read MoreNY: Legal battle ensues over sex offenders staying at New Paltz motel
Source: timesunion.com 11/18/21 SUNY New Paltz students received an email from the university police on Oct. 25, notifying them that three registered sex offenders had relocated to New Paltz. Of the three, two were designated risk Level 2, indicating a moderate risk of repeat offense. They are currently living at Best Inn, which until January was known as the Econo Lodge, located at 530 Main Street. This brings the total number of known sex offenders living at the motel to at least eight. (The third sex offender was classed by…
Read MoreWV: Chambers sentenced to nearly a millennium for child rape
Source: register-herald.com 11/17/21 A Ghent man has been sentenced to 855 years in prison on charges related to the sexual assault of his wife’s granddaughter, Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick ruled Wednesday. Richard Chambers, 56, was convicted in August on six counts of first-degree sexual assault, six counts of incest, six counts of first-degree sexual abuse and seven counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in position of trust. Read the full article
Read MoreNC: Convicted sex offender to serve 9 years in prison for failing to register with police
Source: triblive.com 11/17/21 A former Greensburg man living in North Carolina was ordered Wednesday to serve up to nine years in prison failing to register as a convicted sex offender. Ozzy James ____, 37, pleaded guilty to one felony charge that requires convicted sex offenders to register current addresses and provide their photographs to police. Read the full article
Read MoreCASOMB Reports Increased Number of Registrants, Registrants in Violation
Source: ACSOL During today’s (11/18/21) meeting of the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB), the California Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that the total number of people required to register is 108,539 which reflects an increase of 377 individuals. DOJ also reported that the number of registrants in violation for failure to register is 19,146, an increase of 330 individuals. Finally, DOJ reported that the number of homeless registrants is 6,761 which reflects a decrease of 251 individuals. Also during today’s CASOMB meeting, the California Department of Corrections reported that 7,171…
Read MoreResults of punitive, ineffective laws drafted out of unfounded fears
Source: floridaactioncommittee.org 11/18/21 I was at the registration office and due to COVID was told to sit outdoors, a ways back from where the glass intake door is. You cannot hear what is going on there, but you can see as you sit and wait in line. As I waited, I saw that the man that was registering was escorted inside the glass door and placed in handcuffs. And I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness. I felt as if a brother in our cause was being imprisoned… again. So…
Read MoreODU professor gains national attention for research on pedophilia; Child advocate offers perspective
Source: wavy.com 11/5/21 An assistant professor at Old Dominion University is making waves in the community by calling for change in the way we refer to those who are sexually attracted to children. The teacher’s goal is to help people with an attraction to children seek the help that they need and then identify ways to help children. By understanding more about the group of people, the professor says we can better protect children. The controversy began last week. Dr. Allyn Walker, who is an assistant professor in the Sociology…
Read MoreCA: Bay Area rapist ordered by judge to move to this county
Source: kron4.com 11/15/21 Bonny Doon residents were in tears Monday at the Santa Cruz County courthouse when a judge approved placing a sexually violent predator on their street. Judge Syda Cogliati’s ruling allows convicted rapist Michael Cheek to move into a two-story house at 310 Wild Iris Lane. Shock spread through a packed courtroom gallery at Monday’s hearing. Cheek, 69, is originally from Concord. Cheek was convicted of multiple rapes in Contra Costa County and Santa Cruz County the 1980s. At one point, he escaped from custody and raped 15-year-old…
Read MoreNJ: Police officer admits having sex with underage girl
Source: beaumontenterprise.com 11/15/21 A New Jersey police officer has admitted to having sex with an underage girl and exchanging nude photos with her. Mark Stinnard pleaded guilty in state Superior Court Monday to endangering the welfare of a child. The 37-year-old former Pompton Lakes police officer admitted having a sexual relationship with the girl and requesting that she take nude photos and videos and send them to him. According to the Passaic County prosecutor’s office, police in Riverdale received a report in April 2018 of a minor being sexually involved…
Read MoreCO: Proposal to change ‘Sex Offender’ terminology in Colorado, Springs District Attorney testifying against change
Source: kktv.com 11/15/21 According to a draft sent to 11 News from the Sex Offender Advisory Board, it would change the term of ‘sex offender’ to ‘those who have been sexually abusive’. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – The Sex Offender Management Board has voted to make changes in their terminology in how they label sex offenders. According to Board Chair Kimberly Kline, the Board feels the change is needed after seeing a negative trend with rehabilitation for treatment with sex offenders. According to a draft sent to 11 News from…
Read MoreFL: Sheriff says tech companies not doing enough to stop child porn
Source: abcactionnews.com 11/4/21 A local sheriff is calling out big tech companies, saying they’re not doing enough to stop the spread of child pornography. In late September, Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigators made a major bust, identifying suspects in possession of child pornography that originated from countries all over the world. “They’re finding everything. They’re finding things that you can’t even conceive of or we can talk about publicly,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. “Two years old, four years old, seven years old, eight years old. This last case…
Read MoreMI: Legal experts warn kids could face legal consequences for TikTok challenge
Source: wwmt.com 11/11/21 KALAMAZOO, Mich. — TikTok “school challenges” have brought up alarming trends noticed by school districts. … He said if it is not consensual and an investigation follows, you can be charged with assault and battery. “If you don’t have consent to do something, a kiss, a touch, whatever it is, don’t do it,” Jones said. Jones said it can be worse than that. Especially if you do more than just kiss the person without consent. There can be a scenario where you grab them inappropriately. If convicted…
Read MoreIreland: Electronic tagging of sex offenders under new legislation
Source: rte.ie 11/10/21 Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has announced legislation that will allow for the electronic tagging of sex offenders in some circumstances. She said the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill – expected to be published in the coming days – would strengthen the monitoring and management of these offenders. The legislation introduces stricter notification requirements – meaning sex offenders will have to inform the gardaí of a change of address within three days instead of the current seven days. It also explicitly provides for the courts to prohibit sex…
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