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politics22 days ago•4 min saved

Abbott seeks 10-year minimums for educators who abuse students in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a student-safety plan proposing a mandatory 10-year prison term for educators who have improper relations with students, plus mandatory sex-offender registration and removal of parole or deferred adjudication until 10 years have been served; current penalties range from 2 to 20 years and do not always require registry. Abbott cites about 1,600 allegations in 2025 and a Lubbock case to push lawmakers, who will reconvene in January 2027, to strengthen laws and improve reporting, with resources like the RAINN hotline for survivors.

via USA Today|

#educator-misconduct #greg-abbott #minimum-sentence

crime-and-justice2 years ago•7 min saved

Audrii Cunningham's Family Seeks Justice After Tragic Death

The father and grandmother of Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl found dead in the Trinity River, released a statement expressing devastation and criticizing the sex offender registration system for failing to flag the suspect, Don Steven McDougal, who had a history of disrespect for young female children. They thanked law enforcement for their efforts, urged lawmakers to address the loophole, and announced a public memorial ceremony for Audrii. The family also requested donations in Audrii's memory to organizations that protect children from sexual predators.

via KPRC Click2Houston|

#audrii-cunningham #crime-and-justice #family-statement

civil-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

DOJ Condemns Tennessee's Discriminatory Law Against People with HIV

The Justice Department has accused Tennessee of discriminating against people with HIV through a state law that elevates misdemeanor prostitution crimes to felonies if the defendant has HIV. The department argues that this law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by subjecting individuals to harsher penalties solely based on their HIV status. The law imposes steeper charges, including potential prison sentences and placement on the state's Sex Offender Registry, without considering the actual risk of harm or likelihood of transmission. The Justice Department's investigation found several complainants who have been harmed by the law and have been considered registered sex offenders for life. If the state does not resolve the findings, the federal government may take legal action.

via Forbes|

#americans-with-disabilities-act #civil-rights #hiv-discrimination

crime3 years ago•8 min saved

Arkansas prosecutor aids uncle in avoiding child abuse charges.

Jana Bradford, a former deputy prosecutor in Arkansas, advocated for her pedophile uncle, Barry Walker, to be removed from the state's sex offender registry. Bradford's efforts were unsuccessful, and Walker was later arrested and convicted of sexually abusing at least 31 children. Bradford is now facing scrutiny and complaints from locals and law enforcement for her actions in advocating for her uncle and failing to report crimes against children. Walker's case has shed light on the issue of child sexual abuse and the need for accountability for enablers.

via NBC News|

#arkansas #child-abuse #crime