sex offenders
Coverage of sex offenders in the Nexus archive.
- California’s cowardly U-turn on barring sex offenders from office
California reversed a decision to bar convicted sex offenders from public office. The article argues that Californians should agree such individuals should not hold public office.
- City moving 110 unvetted male vagrants to converted motel in quiet Brooklyn nabe
The city is relocating 110 unvetted male vagrants to a shelter in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, raising concerns among neighbors about the potential presence of violent criminals and sex offenders in the area.
- Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California senate committee
A bill to ban sex offenders from running for office failed in the California Senate committee. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) voted against AB 2753, which received a 2-1-2 vote in committee.
- Labour's soft justice bill will put children at risk as sex offenders are left free to roam the streets, police watchdog warns
Labour's proposed justice bill is criticized for being too lenient, allowing sex offenders to roam freely and endangering children. A police watchdog warns this approach puts children at risk.