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OH: Ohio to Pay $17.5M to Convicted Child Sex Offender After Prison Guards Boasted About Paralyzing Him

·November 4, 2021
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Source: toofab.com 11/4/21 "It feels good to know that I played a small part in paralyzing a cho, LMAO." A convicted child sex offender in Ohio is to receive $17.5…

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OH: Lawmakers Re-introduce Reagan Tokes Act at Ohio Statehouse

·April 15, 2021
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[10tv.com - 4/15/21] The bill named after murdered Ohio State student Reagan Tokes aims to shore up problems with monitoring ex-prisoners first uncovered by 10 Investigates House lawmakers re-introduced a…

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OH: Effort underway to charge sex offenders federally

·February 22, 2021
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[10tv.com - 2/22/21] COLUMBUS, Ohio — Preying on children and spending very little time in jail; it may surprise you just how many sex offenders have been multiple times before…

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OH: Court sides with state in sex offender jurisdiction case

·December 3, 2020
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[wfmj.com - 12/3/20] COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The ability of a judge to hold a hearing on a juvenile's sex offender classification status doesn't automatically expire when the child turns…

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OH: Landlord with convicted rapist as tenant tests nationwide eviction moratorium

·November 5, 2020
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[beaconjournal.com - 11/4/20] When Norton resident Charles Fowler discovered he had a Barberton tenant with a criminal record that included rape living at one of his rental properties, he knew…

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OH: Coronavirus In Ohio: People With Sex Offenses Risk Health For In-Person Registration

·May 7, 2020
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[radio.wosu.org - 5/7/20] Even as most Ohioans are encouraged to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, people convicted of sexual offenses are still required to register in person. Some Ohio…

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OH: Cleveland Police: Final warning for dumped child sex files sergeant

·November 28, 2019
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[bbc.com - 11/27/19] A police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct after confidential files about paedophiles and their victims were found dumped in a recycling bin outside his…

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OH: Ohio state lawmaker re-introduces 18-and-under sexting bill

·November 21, 2019
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[cleveland.com - 11/20/19] COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio state lawmaker has proposed banning sexting for those 18 and under. Underage sexting is already illegal, but Senate Bill 239, introduced Wednesday,…

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OH: First emergency homeless shelter opens in Fremont

·November 19, 2019
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[nbc24.com - 11/18/19] FREMONT, Ohio (WNWO) — More than a year of dedication has led to the first emergency homeless shelter in Sandusky County. ... The facility holds up to…

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OH: Sheriff’s office says check sex offender list before children go trick-or-treating

·October 18, 2019
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[salemnews.net - 10/18/19] LISBON — With about 158 registered sex offenders living in Columbiana County, the county sheriff’s office is reminding residents they can check for the registered addresses online…

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OH: Continued sharing of images ‘worse than actual abuse’ for child pornography victim

·September 24, 2019
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[wcpo.com - 9/24/19] CINCINNATI — 'Solomon' was sexually assaulted for the first time during an overnight trip in Kentucky. He was 8 years old. "I don't have a legacy that…

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OH: Parent’s petition to “Stop Child Sex Offenders and Child Abusers From Having All Rights To Children”

·December 3, 2018
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[change.org - 11/30/18] "Im writing this petition because of the number of children that are hurt daily due to a failed judicial system and relaxed punishments for offenders. Plus I…

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OH: Body of registered sex offender found wrapped in plastic; death ruled homicide

·October 10, 2018
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[palmbeachpost.com - 10/10/18] MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO — The man whose body was found wrapped in plastic Monday afternoon by a Browns Nursery worker was identified as a 47-year-old Clay Twp.…

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OH: Springfield Township man claims Ohio’s sex offender parole law won’t allow visits with son

·July 28, 2018
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A Springfield Township man filed a federal lawsuit challenging Ohio’s sex offender parole law as unconstitutional because it forbids him from seeing his 14-year-old son. Full Article Related https://reason.com/blog/2018/07/30/sex-offender-status-prevents-dad-from-se

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OH: Ohio House bill offers 2nd chance to teenagers caught sexting

·July 14, 2018
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[wcpo.com - 7/14/18] CINCINNATI -- The punishment for teenagers caught sharing sexually explicit images could be lessened in Ohio. A House bill would allow first-time offenders who are 18 or…

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OH: Ohio House updates ‘sexting’ law related to minors

·June 28, 2018
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[norwalkreflector.com - 6/27/18] COLUMBUS — State Reps. Brian Hill (R-Zanesville) and Jeff Rezabek (R-Clayton) today applauded the House for passing legislation they jointly sponsored that provides another option to Ohio’s…

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OH: Child flashers will have to register as sex offenders

·June 27, 2018
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The Ohio House voted 80-0 for a bill that steps up penalties for people who masturbate in view of or expose themselves to children. These kiddie flashers would be required…