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Annie Nichol was seven years old on 19 March 1994 when she was brought to the White House to talk to Bill Clinton. With a stuffed dolphin by her side, the girl spoke to the president about her 12-year-old sister, Polly Klaas, who had been abducted five months earlier from the family’s home in Petaluma, California, while Annie was sleeping

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals just came out with their opinion in Does v. Swearingen (Ex Post Facto I) and IT’S A WINNER! The case is getting sent back to the District Court and the Plaintiffs will have their day in court. I am sharing the opinion below for your reading pleasure, without having the opportunity to read through

A Florida man had his election fraud charges dismissed on Friday, making him the first of 20 people who Gov. Ron DeSantis announced had been charged with voter fraud in August, to beat his case. The ruling by a Miami judge may now pave the way for similar motions and rulings in the other 19 election fraud cases, which garnered

The never-before-seen footage, obtained by the Times/Herald through public records requests, offers a personal glimpse of the effects of DeSantis’ efforts to root out perceived voter fraud. “They’re going to pay the price,” DeSantis said during the news conference announcing the arrests. Of the 19 people arrested, 12 were registered as Democrats and at least 13 are Black, the Times/Herald

Sex offender policies continue to be on state legislative agendas. Some state actions are a response to the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) provisions of the federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. However, numerous other enactments represent state innovation on how to best manage sex offender populations and address sex offenses. This database

Canada will accede to U.S. request to share travel information on convicted child predators Ottawa plans to introduce legislation that would allow the federal government to routinely notify Washington when Canadians convicted of sexual offences against children travel to the U.S. The Americans have beenpushingthe government for years to share travel information on convicted pedophiles as the U.S. has been

Sex offenders in particular are seldom given the nuance and rehabilitation we afford to other people with criminal histories. Their lives are forever affected by the convictions they carry, just like other people convicted of crimes. But unlike some others, they face additional punishment at the hands of the state, even after they’ve served their time. In North Carolina, residents

The City of Gainesville is considering rolling back the sex offender residency restrictions to the State Statute (1,000 feet) from its current 2500 feet. FAC supports this move and we ask our members to share their support with the city commission. Please click on the link below. If you scroll down to “O.2” and “O.3”, you can click on the

  300 Letters provides families with Emotionally Focused Family Therapy once a week for a duration of 3-4 months. During that time 300 Letters will cover all child care cost to alleviate financial stress. The program is guided by Licensed Psychologist and professionals. Families will tackle communication issues and overcome social and emotional barriers Incarceration has placed on families. By