Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors gave unanimous support Tuesday to “Chelsea’s Law,” a high-profile proposal that authorizes increased penalties for violent sex crimes against children, including mandatory life without parole for those who commit the most heinous sex crimes. As proposed by Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher, the bill is designed to “isolate these particularly harmful predators and prevent them from inevitable additional violence.” The bill would increase the time a convicted child molester remains on parole, allowing officials to monitor some violent sex offenders for life, as well as bar registered sex offenders from visiting parks frequented by children. In a letter to the Board, Fletcher said he believes “this combination of increased sentencing, enhanced supervison and the creation of “safe zones” will significantly decrease the current frequency of horrific violent sex crimes against children by repeat offenders and also save young lives of promise.” The bill’s monniker comes from 17-year-old Chelsea King, who was raped and murdered last February after being attacked on a park trail in San Diego. The murderer was a violent sex offender who was convicted 10-years prior of violently molesting a 13-year old but only served five years in prison. “Chelsea’s story has become a lightning rod for change after too many children and families in California have suffered similar tragedies,” said Fletcher. The Board sent a letter to the legislature urging approval of the bill. The proposal won a key legislative victory by passing through one house earlier this month. Supervisor Richard Forster said he puts his full support behind the proposal, including “advocating for stiffer penalties and capitol punishment if necessary.” He said “this is a very serious issue and we need to protect our kids out there in the community.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.-
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Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors gave unanimous support Tuesday to “Chelsea’s Law,” a high-profile proposal that authorizes increased penalties for violent sex crimes against children, including mandatory life without parole for those who commit the most heinous sex crimes. As proposed by Assemblymember Nathan Fletcher, the bill is designed to “isolate these particularly harmful predators and prevent them from inevitable additional violence.” The bill would increase the time a convicted child molester remains on parole, allowing officials to monitor some violent sex offenders for life, as well as bar registered sex offenders from visiting parks frequented by children. In a letter to the Board, Fletcher said he believes “this combination of increased sentencing, enhanced supervison and the creation of “safe zones” will significantly decrease the current frequency of horrific violent sex crimes against children by repeat offenders and also save young lives of promise.” The bill’s monniker comes from 17-year-old Chelsea King, who was raped and murdered last February after being attacked on a park trail in San Diego. The murderer was a violent sex offender who was convicted 10-years prior of violently molesting a 13-year old but only served five years in prison. “Chelsea’s story has become a lightning rod for change after too many children and families in California have suffered similar tragedies,” said Fletcher. The Board sent a letter to the legislature urging approval of the bill. The proposal won a key legislative victory by passing through one house earlier this month. Supervisor Richard Forster said he puts his full support behind the proposal, including “advocating for stiffer penalties and capitol punishment if necessary.” He said “this is a very serious issue and we need to protect our kids out there in the community.” Story by Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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