Jessica's Law Working In Massachusetts
Today is a great day for children in Massachusetts. The first convicted sex offender in Mass. was sentenced under Jessica's Law, which requires mandatory sentences for sex offenders. The D.A. praised Jessica's Law as a valuable "sentencing tool to punish this defendant for his reprehensible actions against a vulnerable child."
Contrary to the claims that children would be "ripped apart" on the witness stand, this brave young girl was able to testify in front of a jury and help put this dangerous repeat sex offender in jail.
Although a watered-down version of Jessica's Law was passed in Massachusetts, we still have some of the weakest laws in the country for sex offenders. As I have in the past, I will continue to work with legislators, like Representative Karyn Polito, and child advocacy groups to help strengthen our laws. The safety of our children should be our number one priority.
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About Me
- Shaunna O'Connell
- I see a need for bold change on Beacon Hill, so I am taking action and running for State Representative in my hometown of Taunton, Massachusetts. We need to put government back in the hands of the people, and that starts with electing new candidates who are committed to serving the needs of the people they represent. Help me bring accountability and public service back to Beacon Hill.
Thank you.
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