Comments on: “Not guilty,” said court martial jury, but he was put on sex offense registry anyway

By: WC_TN

WC_TN — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:41:51 +0000

I don’t understand how this can hold up in any context. NOT GUILTY means just that. This shows just how dishonest and depraved all those in the registration industry’s chain of command truly are. All they care about is a bigger registry because a bigger registry means more money and employment security! To put innocent men who were found not guilty of any crime on the sex offense registry is unconscionable. This is why my respect for this nation’s government wanes every day. That anyone anywhere can think this is ok just blows my mind. Every time something like this happens my respect for this nation’s governance fades more and more and more. What would our founding fathers think?

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 09:06:05 +0000

Hey Cherokee Jack, there’s also those of us that are completely innocent and convicted anyways and some are innocent but scared into taking a plea deal. I think if they want to know what it’s like then put themselves on the registry plus all information required by an offender, then they will know how bad the registry is and why it must come down, just a thought.

By: Tim in WI

Tim in WI — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:53:05 +0000

In reply to A Mistake They Made. That vesting you lament is the direct purpose of the standard waiver used in plea agreement. If one agreed to sign it and admit guilt, the waiver applies prospectively to all states acts on the issue. A Connecticut Supreme court opinion recently addressed the issue directly. That opinion highlights the formal processes themselves and how they all, and not just some, must be followed. Some prefer the easier, softer way and opt to sign the standardized waiver of right, but it is no bargain for anyone except states power.

By: A Mistake They Made

A Mistake They Made — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:10:49 +0000

The USA is invested in admitting MEN into thier Sex Offender Registry program after all it gets rid of those inconvenient rights. Of course the military has even less standards then civilian court.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:01:28 +0000

OMG, this happened to other people? I have felt singularly alone in this for years.

By: Tim in WI

Tim in WI — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:38:06 +0000

If my recall is up to snuff, the Rehnquist courts majority in SMITH V pointed directly at the fact the people were imposing the registration regime upon those found not guilty as proof of its civil intent. Somehow magically applying the onus to both those found guilty and those found not guilty, evidenced the civil declaration in a non dispositive way. When disproving a negative becomes necessary to dissolve culpability the constitution is turned on its head.

By: mut

mut — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:11:41 +0000

of course. now that they have built a niche industry on the involuntary backs of a disenfranchised sub-class they have to continue to populate the registry at all cost so all the special people can keep their jobs and prop up the economy.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:30:43 +0000

I guess when in a relationship one should ask if what’s occurring is still consensual before continuing. Let’s start by rounding up members of Congress who had or currently having affairs, engaging in sexual harassment, texting pages, inappropriate behavior with staffers/colleagues, and kiss. If the government is concerned about sex why not show true leadership by looking at yourselves.

By: Maestro

Maestro — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:28:07 +0000

And this kind of situation had NOTHING to do with the reason we have a registry.

By: Perry P.

Perry P. — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:00:21 +0000

Ongoing Punishment, and Money. That’s The Registry.