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California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious

A mental-health diversion allowed a former Kern County supervisor accused of child abuse to avoid trial, sparking bipartisan criticism and calls to close the loophole.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Here are the NYC nabes where the most sex offenders live - is yours one of them?

"I feel very suspicious of the area now," echoed Ramirez, 40, who has a 14-year-old daughter. "We know that many kids tell their moms, 'Mama, we want to go to the park now,' and then the kids go alone. What will happen if there's a predator? The kids don't know how to defend themselves. We thought it was safe, but I don't feel secure anymore."
New York City
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