NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY ACT OF 2004 (S. 2154) Why this bill is important: This bipartisan bill seeks to fill a gaping hole...
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By Kevin Yamamura — Bee Capitol Bureau The Sacramento Bee January 11, 2006 A state Senate committee on Tuesday killed a “Jessica’s Law” proposal to punish sex offenders that was one of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s top priorities this year. Senate Bill 588 by Sen. George Runner, R-Lancaster, would have increased penalties for various...
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Some sex offenders could be dropped from registry By John Zick 1/9/2006 CORNING | One of the state’s most effective tools in fighting sexual predators has reached its 11th hour. On Jan. 21, a provision in Megan’s Law, legislation that helps law-enforcement officials keep track of sex offenders, will allow all Level 1...
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By Maggie Shepard/Albuquerque Tribune January 2, 2006 Two men are being held in lieu of $8 million bond in a widening case of sexual exploitation of children in Rio Rancho. Court documents released Friday show that Matthew J. Baca, 35, of Albuquerque was arrested Dec. 22 by Rio Rancho police after an interview...
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December 31, 2005 By Moustafa Ayad, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Moments after entering a Yahoo! Internet chat room and receiving an invitation to watch a “hot video,” James Vanlandingham was watching a 6-year-old and 9-year-old girl parade around a bathroom naked. Mr. Vanlandingham, of Leetsdale, immediately picked up the phone and called the Leetsdale Police...
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December 23, 2005 RICHMOND — Richmond woman who has appeared in several pornographic movies is being sought for an illegal relationship with a 15-year-old boy from El Sobrante, for supplying the boy with illicit substances and for concealing him from his parents, said Detective Sgt. Mitch Peixoto Friday. Genevieve Elise Silva, 20, of...
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Dec 21, 2005 By SVEN GUSTAFSON Of The Oakland Press PONTIAC – Convicted sex predators who target children could be forced to undergo realtime satellite monitoring under legislation announced by state Rep. David Law on Tuesday. The proposal would set up Michigan’s own version of the so-called Jessica’s Law. Patterning the proposal after...
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By Megan O’Rourke 2News 12/20/2005 A 77-year-old Fairborn man is behind bars after police said he kidnapped and had inappropriate contact with a minor. “Man, I can’t believe this. I’m surprised! That’ll knock the socks off ‘ya,” was the reaction of neighbor Wesley Sanford. Arthur Crigger’s neighbors are in shock after Crigger was...
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