Rhode Island Schools To Teach About Dating Violence

The Lindsay Ann Burke Act is a new law in Rhode Island that will require all public middle and high schools to teach students about dating violence. Lindsay Burke was killed by an abusive boyfriend at the age of twenty-three. Her parents, Ann and Chris Burke headed the initiative, and hope it will help others before it is too late. They feel that if Lindsay had known more about dating violence, she could've recognized the dangers sooner and had a better idea of how to get away from her boyfriend. She had repeatedly left him, but maintained contact. Texas already mandates awareness education and the National Association of Attorneys General are encouraging the education in other states. This kind of education could offer so much empowerment and support for young people. For possible victims and even assailants, this could teach them the boundaries that are so often crossed, before it becomes deadly.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27035312/from/ET/

Arkansas Evangelist Arrested in Arizona

Tony Alamo, also known as Bernie Hoffman was arrested in Arizona on charges that he took children across state lines to engage in sexual activity. Officials searched Alamo's compund looking for evidence that children have been molested of filmed engaging in sexual activity. This is a man who believes that as soon as a girl enters puberty, she can give consent to marry. Six young girls were taken from the compound, but no details have been released. They were between the ages of ten and seventeen. Tony Alamo was charged under the Mann Act which is normally used with interstate prostitution cases.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/evangelist_child_porn

Sex Offender Who Posed as Seventh Grader to Serve 70 Years

Neil Havens Roderick II is a actually a thirty year old man. He is also a convicted sex offender. For two years, he posed as a twelve year old boy and attended multiple schools in the state of Arizona. In 2007, school officials became suspicious and a search of Rodericks home turned up child pornography. He, along with three other men posed as a family! Roderick was charged with 28 counts, but only had to plead guilty to a handfull of them. Arizona attorneys say he will serve seventy years and will not be eligible for parole.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/09/11/sex.offender.student.ap/index.html#cnnSTCText

Update in Sunnyvale

In July 2008, there was a blog posting here referring to Sunnyvale, Texas and the sexual assaults occuring at a middle school there. Six students now face felony charges. One fifteen year old who is believed to be the the leader of the group is facing five felony charges which include aggravated assault. Most of the accused students have switched schools or were expelled. The victims of these horrendous crimes still deserve justice, and this story still deserves the attention. There needs to be more pressure on the officials in Sunnyvale to make sure justice is served. The entire community should expect and receive this.
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/091208dnmetsunnyvaleassaults.19b3644.html

Aaron Mohanlal Goes to Jail!

Aaron Mohanlal, the convicted sex offender who had yet to serve any of his 43 year prison sentence, finally went to jail His bond was revoked after it was discovered that no liens were placed on the properties used for collateral, and they weren't worth the amount originally reported anyway. He spent a full year as a free man, and now the victim and his family can say there is some justice. In an August 5th blog, the story is detailed.

Lady Who Cloned Dead Dog is Sex Slave Kidnapper

Maybe some of you heard about the woman who had her pitbull cloned. What we didn't know was that Joyce Bernann was actually Joyce McKinney. McKinney originally denied it, but finally admitted who she really was. In England, in 1977, she kidnapped a Mormon missionary, tied him to a bed and forced sexual intercourse with him. She claims to be a different person these days, but has had her fair share of issues. Why would you do something like clone your dog, knowing the kind of attention you're going to receive if you aren't willing to face the charges that should be brought against you? In 1977, she denied the sexual assault, but fled back to the United States after she was let out on bail. Either way, for the young man she did this to, maybe it will provide some closure to a horrible ordeal.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1043404/Dog-cloner-admits-Yes-Im-sex-slave-kidnapper-Joyce-McKinney.html?ITO=1490

440 Years for Police Officer Convicted of 4 Rapes

In Bloomington, Illinois, Jeff Pelo, a former police sergeant was sentenced to 440 years in prison. Pelo was convicted on 35 counts, including sexual assault. He was convicted in June and sentenced earlier this month. His motion for a new trial was denied. Pelo had multiple victims, some of which were present for his sentencing. This is a man who abused his power and position as a police officer. How you can vow to uphold the law and set an example in society and then violate the very people you are supposed to protect is unspeakable. To read more on Jeff Pelo:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26164882/from/ET/