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AK: Alaska Supreme Court bans disgraced federal judge from practicing law in the state
Source: alaskabeacon.com 11/7/25 [ACSOL note: this is an article on a conviction for abuse of authority] The Alaska Supreme Court has disbarred former U.S. District Court Judge Josh Kindred, banning him from practicing law in the state, “effective immediately.” The court’s decision was announced Friday, a little over three months after the Alaska Bar Association recommended the action. ... He resigned last year after investigators found that he...
AL: Alabama bill would further restrict communications for sex offenders–Take Action
Source: alabamareflector.com 11/7/25 [Alabama residents take action! Call, write, and show up!] An Alabama legislator has prefiled a bill that would allow parole officers to restrict the communications of people convicted of a sexual offense against children and require them to undergo treatment. HB 26, sponsored by Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, authorizes parole and probation officers to restrict people listed on the sexual offense...
Florida action alert: Take action now to oppose HB 45 / SB 212
Source: Florida Action Committee [Janice's note: Florida residents (people in other states can also take action), please take action now to stop these terrible bills] The Florida bill banning registrants from living within 1000 feet from public pools, beaches, lakes, and rivers will be taken up before the House Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee subcommittee in just under two weeks. We NEED our members...
CA: Fresno supervisor uses hysteria, public profanity and threats to evict “sex offenders he doesn’t care about”
Source: yourcentralvalley.com 11/6/25 FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE) – Fresno County is considering a change to the law to deal with issues linked to two homes providing housing for convicted sex offenders. The homes are located in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden neighborhood, at the corner of Palm and Gettysburg. Garry Bredefeld, who represents that area on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, says he’s heard from homeowners...
Australia: Cop who was hailed a ‘hero’ on social media jailed over $100,000 robbery from sex offender’s home
Source: 9news.com.au 11/7/25 A police officer who was hailed a vigilante hero on social media for breaking into a convicted child sex offender's outback home, tying him up and stealing $100,000 in cash has been jailed. The NSW officer, whose identity is protected by court orders, knew his 78-year-old victim had a stash of cash in a safe because he searched his home over...
OH: Ohio bad bill alert: sex offenders couldn’t get little libraries, pool video under local lawmaker’s bill
Source: dispatch.com 11/5/25 Registered sex offenders in Ohio couldn't operate a little library or request video from public swimming pools under a new bill co-sponsored by Coshocton's state representative. House Bill 514, introduced by Reps. Mark Hiner, R-Howard, and Sean Brennan, D-Parma, would ban anyone convicted of sexual offenses or crimes against children from keeping a library box on their property. Programs such as Little...
TX: Fort Worth has few restrictions on where sex offenders can live. Will that change?
Source: star-telegram.com 11/5/25 Registered sex offenders in Fort Worth can, mostly, live where they want to — but that may change soon. The Fort Worth Public Safety Committee met on Nov. 4 to continue discussing potential restrictions on where registered sex offenders can live within city limits. The committee originally took up the issue at their October meeting after city council member Charles Lauersdorf...
Against moral panic: Or, dolls aren’t real kids
Source: wilsontimes.com 11/4/25 On Monday, The Washington Post reports, “fast-fashion” retailer Shein banned sales of sex dolls on its site after a government regulatory agency threatened to bar the company from operating in France and referred it to prosecutors. Some of the dolls sold on Shein’s online platform were, it seems, too “childlike” in appearance. I consider it lazy to assert, as many opinionators...
FL: Florida arrest fuels debate over dropping the term ‘child pornography’ from state law
Source: cbs12.com 10/30/25 PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida lawmakers are considering whether to strike the term "child pornography" from state law — replacing it with "child sexual-abuse material," or CSAM. The push for change comes as a South Florida man faces more than two dozen felony charges for possessing and uploading explicit videos of children — files detectives say he called his “drug.”...
Civil Commitment Failure: More than 6,000 Americans indefinitely detained in a system that wastes money and doesn’t make us safer
Source: reason.com 12/2025 Jennifer Williams' son, Justin Sanchez, was a teenager when he committed the crimes that would land him behind bars. Now 31, he is still a prisoner—even though he's served his sentence for the two sexual offenses he committed at ages 15 and 16. Like many others who have served their time for sex crimes, Justin is trapped indefinitely in the Texas...
UK: Police Officer Sentenced for Extortion in Sex Offense Case
Source: newsnet5.com 11/3/25 Police Officer Faces Consequences for Extorting Suspected Offender In an unfortunate turn of events, a police officer from South Yorkshire has been sentenced to three years in prison by Leeds Crown Court for extorting money from a suspected sex offender. This case highlights the importance of integrity within law enforcement, as those tasked with upholding the law must avoid becoming violators...
NM Hysteria alert: Sex offenders suddenly discovered being rehabilitated across from Farmington day care after 25 years!
Source: KOAT on youtube.com 10/31/25 Watch the hysteria
General Comments Nov 2025
Comments that are not specific to a certain post should go here, for the month of Nov 2025. Contributions should relate to the cause and goals of this organization and please, keep it courteous and civil. This section is not intended for posting links to news articles without additional relevant comment. Other months General Comments
MO: Missouri AG outlines Halloween rules for sex offenders [no signs required thanks to ACSOL!]
Source: kttn.com 10/29/25 As Halloween nears, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is reminding residents about the state’s strict safety measures designed to protect children during trick-or-treating. Missouri law establishes specific restrictions for registered sex offenders on October 31. These regulations are intended to ensure the safety of children and maintain community peace. Under state law, offenders must adhere to the following requirements: No contact...
CO: Colorado Supreme Court weighs whether lifetime sex offender registration amounts to ‘punishment’
Source: coloradopolitics.com 10/31/25 Members of the Colorado Supreme Court appeared wary last week of deeming lifetime sex offender registration “punishment,” even as they heard about the inescapable consequences for a person’s liberty and privacy. Under Colorado law, “sexually violent predators” are subject to lifetime sex offender registration. To qualify, they must be 18 years or older, convicted of certain offenses, commit the offense against certain types...
FL: Florida cases seeking death penalty for child sex abuse could test precedent in Supreme Court
Source: abajournal.com 10/30/25 Two Florida prosecutions could test the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in 2008 that held that the death penalty for child rape is unconstitutional. Prosecutors in Palm Beach County, Florida, filed notice earlier this month that they intend to seek the death penalty for Josue Mendez-Sales, and his roommate, Pablo Cobon-Mendez, who are accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl,...
You are invited to Restorative Action Alliance’s Virtual Gallery Opening on November 1st, 2025 (Zoom)
Source: restorativeactionalliance.org JOIN Restorative Action Alliance for a SPECIAL CELEBRATION as we mark the conclusion of our Many Truths: Breaking Down False Dichotomies program! This initiative is dedicated to empowering individuals affected by cycles of harm and the criminal legal system. Crime survivors, family members, and system-impacted individuals come together to share their unique experiences and creative expressions. WHEN: November 1st, 4:30 - 6:00 pm...
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FL: 181 people arrested in human trafficking operation [Registry crime prevention failure–no registrants mentioned arrested!]
Source: tampabay28.com 10/30/25 TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests 181 people in human trafficking operation, including a high school instructor. Sheriff Chad Cronister held a press conference on Thursday to discuss the details of their most recent human trafficking operation. In total, 181 people were arrested, and one 17-year-old victim was rescued. Read the full article
FL Action Alert! Florida bill banning registrants from residing near pools, beaches, lakes, rivers
Source: floridaactioncommittee.org 10/30/25 [Janice's note: Florida residents, please click here to take action now] House Bill 45 and Senate Bill 212 seek to add to the 1,000 ft residency restrictions of childcare facilities, schools, parks and playgrounds by including “public swimming pools” and “public bathing places”. These residency restrictions result in 80% or more of Florida being off limits for registrant housing. Registrants who...
GA: All ‘Level 3 sex offenders’ in Chatham County are incarcerated on Halloween
Source: wsav.com 10/29/25 [The Chatham County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) apparently wants to incarcerate level 3 registrants every Halloween for the rest of their lives.] Watch the video