All Episodes
The complete Registry Matters archive.
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RM328: A Double-Edged Sword: Risk-Based Classifications and Public Perception
On this episode of Registry Matters, we dive into a range of critical topics affecting registrants and broader legal landscapes. We explore potential constitutional challenges to travel reporting requirements for PFRs, examining their implications on free speech and personal rights. Next, we dissect a recent Massachusetts case that highlights the complexities and challenges of risk-based…
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RM327: Iowa Supreme Court sides with PFR
In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54] The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, allowing John Feller to end his lifetime…
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RM325: 10 Years for a Mistake: A Mother’s Fight for Her Son
In today’s episode, we delve into two compelling and thought-provoking topics. First, we examine the complex and controversial issues surrounding law enforcement’s use of entrapment strategies and the pursuit of cases with questionable or limited evidence, particularly in accusations of sex crimes and historical allegations. Later, we discuss the troubling case of a Maryland college…
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RM324: New York Registry Rules: No Credit for Time in Other States
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into an intriguing case from the New York Court of Appeals. Plus, stick around for a sneak peek at an upcoming episode I’m working on all about international travel. Oh, and just a heads-up—no articles this time because, honestly, I’m keeping things short today. And no general rules for…
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RM323: FL’s New PFR Law: What You Need to Know
[3:25] In this segment, we explore Florida’s new PFR law, HB 1235. We break down the significant changes, discuss their implications for registrants, and examine the broader impact on civil rights and compliance. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the future of PFR laws in Florida and what these updates mean for everyone involved.…
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RM321: When Judges Go Rogue: A Look at West Virginia’s Latest PFR Ruling
In this episode, we dive into three thought-provoking cases highlighting issues within the justice and parole systems. First, Larry updates us on an 87-year-old man with dementia facing repeated charges despite being unfit for trial, underscoring judicial inefficiencies and the need for accountability. Next, we explore a West Virginia case where a man disputes his…
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RM320: The Power of Our Vote in Justice Reform
In this episode, we’ve got some good news to kick things off with a letter from Richard, which you can find in DropBox. I also want to dive into a PFR case I’ve been working on here in New Mexico. Plus, we’ve got a long segment lined up on the importance of knowing where candidates…
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RM319: ‘Shall’ vs ‘May’: How Legal Language Shapes Justice
[3:15] We discuss the former Fox News host’s support for the Adam Walsh Act (AWA) and the irony surrounding his dismissal from the network over sexual harassment allegations. They transition into a broader discussion on marijuana legalization, noting the host’s misleading claims about Kamala Harris’s stance on forcing states to legalize marijuana. Larry draws a…

