Dairy State Degenerates

     Sex offender registration is its own topic with dozens of subtopics regarding reforms and strengthening of release conditions. However, in terms of sentencing, there are a number of laws that, if passed, could spare literally millions of children from the life-altering scars left by sexual abuse.      We need to start viewing child pornography as a more serious offense. One of the largest cases in the state of Wisconsin saw a man with 12,000+ pictures and videos charged with 213 counts, which means that 213 children were victimized for his enjoyment. People who possess porn fuel the market for child molestation and sex trafficking, the most perversive crime in the world. Their actions allow children to continue being victimized, and any viewing of a picture or video of a child is revictimization in itself. In Wisconsin, it is a class D felony with a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. It should, rather, be on par with what child molestation is now and be a class B felony to po

            Steven Bayer is a scary man with convictions for drugs, battery, and operating while intoxicated. He was convicted of first-degree sexual assault of a child (habitual criminality) and received a whopping: 11 months. He failed to update his sex offender registration in 2002 and received 4 months in jail. He lives at 804 Miller Street.       Wendy Schuchardt demonstrates why female sex predators are deserving of attention. She repeatedly sexually assaulted a female child and received 10 years in prison. She was released in April 2020 and must remain on probation until 2027 and register as a sex offender for life. She lives at 8783 Alder Lane.       Wayne Effenberger could have been stopped. He had sex with a 17-year-old in 1999, pled guilty to 2 misdemeanors, and received 9 months in jail. His wife divorced him that year, and he was evicted from his house the following year. Over the next 5 years he was sued for $15,000, and his ex filed a restraining order against him. In

       Everyone knows Jared Fogle as the "Subway Guy," but few know his life story. He attended school until he received a bachelor's degree in 2000 at the age of 23. After he reportedly lost 245 pounds eating Subway and exercising, he became the Subway spokesman, the only job he held for 15 years, starting the year of his graduation.      In 2004, he started a charity called the "Jared Foundation" to stop childhood obesity, but the foundation raised little money and essentially served as a small source of welfare for the directors, prompting the AG of Indiana to shut it down in 2012. Had Subway had any common sense, they would have severed ties with him, if not then, then when charity director Russell Taylor was convicted of child exploitation and sentenced to 27 years in federal prison, attempting suicide that necessitated life support.      He was investigated in Florida in 2007 after he made lewd comments about a middle school girl, and he was recorded sayin

     Music, in my opinion at least, is all about mood. People may have different feelings about it, but it is one of the few things that has the power to link so many human beings. My nephew, who just turned one, even does his own little dance when he hears a beat he likes. Mood is drawn from the melody and chords, for sure: jazz and classical are my go-tos for relaxation, and the raw beauty of rock never ceases to amaze me.      However, few people realize the power lyrics have, aside from being catchy in certain songs. Lyrics are what bring a song to life. When I faced a depressive episode back in July 2018 that would last for 2 months and nearly cost me my life, I started listening to music. Two bands stand out to me. Blue October is an art rock band from Houston that is little-known aside from 2 platinum hits they had in 2006, which is a huge loss for potential listeners. However, their lyrics reflect the lead singer's transformation from serious depression and addiction to rec

      Joseph Federico was among the scariest men ever caught, with a prior for manslaughter that earned him a tougher sentence (his second strike under California's 3-strikes-law) of 6 years, 8 months in prison. He was released in 2014, and he is listed on the sex offender registry as homeless.       Greg Karnos has previously been convicted of flashing children outside of a school and was sentenced to 18 months in jail for that crime. He was sentenced to 8 years in prison and lifetime RSO status for his appearance on TCAP, and he is a level 3 offender listed as living in Mesa, Arizona.       Robert Lyons is a lucky son of a bitch. Despite being convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old, he received only probation, which he was on when he showed up. At 68, he was the oldest predator caught. He was never able to make bail and received a sentence of 5 years in prison. He was released in 2008 and is still alive at 83 years old, a level 3 sex offender.      65-year-old Charles Hard

           Remember, "harassing" a sex offender is strictly illegal. Causing a few slimeballs some grief isn't worth 3-9 months in jail, depending on the state you reside in. That's why we don't use the word "harass;" we use the word "remind." There are perfectly legal ways to "remind" your local sex offender that what they did will never be forgotten, that, while the justice system made a mistake by letting them out of prison, citizen justice is still very much real.      One good way is to check the registry. Certain men are worse than the others, and those are the men worth "reminding." Pick one at a time, one who looks arrogant, creepy, or one who is moving too far past their crime (i.e. marrying, getting a good job, etc.). Each town should probably have a Facebook page, so a good thing would be to link the whole page or an individual registry to the town page. It will likely be removed, but, in the interim, a few people

            Wesley Gauthier had a prior for theft and 6 speeding tickets, but ended up with a felony conviction after he solicited a decoy. He received a measly year in jail with work release and 200 hours of community service, and he was released after 6 months. However, he must register as a sex offender until the age of 60, in 2038, effectively ending his life. He lives at 5121 County Road HH.       Clint D. Schroeder was charged with 10 counts of child pornography possession, pictures he took of a child. He pled guilty to one, and, even though he could have received 40 years in prison, ended up with a year-long sentence. He must register as a sex offender for life. He lives at 13929 Bloom Road.       Michael J. Harvat was convicted of second-degree sexual assault on a child under 16 when he was 25, back in 1995. He was sentenced to 5 years in a state prison and released on Halloween Day, 1999. He must register as a sex offender for life, and he currently lives at 9180 Gray Lake

       "To Catch A Predator" was a popular TV show that ran from June 2004 until December 2007. Over the course of 12 investigations, Chris Hansen confronted more than 300 sex predators, resulting in more than 240 men being convicted of felonies for soliciting a minor online for sex. The stings were seen by tens of millions of people and were the subject of extensive media coverage, contributing to the passage of the 2006 Adam Walsh Child Protection Act.       Hansen has also investigated airport regulations in the wake of 9/11, confronted hundreds of scammers, and taken on child slavery and prostitution in Asia. Since 2014, he has been a free agent, hosting shows like "Homicide For The Holidays" and "Killer Instinct" as well as "Crime Watch Daily." As part of the latter show, in 2015 he conducted a sting in Fairfield, Connecticut, called "Hansen vs. Predator" that led to 11 felony convictions. Since 2019, he has garnered over 300,000 s

       Sexual abuse is the most traumatizing experience one can go through, especially at a young age. No other crime leaves such a range of emotions: guilt, sadness, shame, anger, and everything in between, and no other crime essentially makes the victim torture themselves on a continuous basis.       However, if one can follow the necessary steps, progress can be made on their mental state. The second step in this process is to find a support group. So often people feel shame for the simple reason that they are alone and unsure. If you are close to someone, you should feel confident enough to tell them that you need support, and they will see you as the same person, if not a more vulnerable version in need of comfort.      Therapy really is not necessary in the traditional sense... if you have someone to talk to when you feel a certain way who knows you personally, they can actually be more effective than a paid shrink at resolving emotional turmoil and providing comfort.      Even t

Jerry Griffitt is currently 60 years old. He was sentenced to a year in prison followed by lifetime sex offender registration after he brought pie and made up a terrible lie on national television. His physical appearance has deteriorated rapidly. Roberto Forte was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for his appearance on "To Catch A Predator," a mercy sentence and the result of a plea bargain, as he was found in possession of child porn. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender, but it did not matter, for he died in prison in 2009. A dead ringer to Forte is Daniel Allen , a convicted stalker who wanted a little girl to pee on him. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison, and he also died in 2009, less than a month after being released. Whether he even had time to register as a sex offender is unknown. Mitchell Heylek is an interesting case. Just 38, he appears 55, probably a result of chronic drug use. He tried to play the insanity defense at his trial, but wound up be

           In most places around the United States, the age of consent for sexual contact is 16 (as long the the two participants are within a certain number of years apart) and the age of consent for sexual intercourse is 18. Not everywhere around the globe is so logical: 1. In Mexico, the state have ages of consent ranging from 12-15, and, in Nayarit, it is at puberty, an open law that leaves ample room for rape. 2. In countries like Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, and Ecuador, it is 14. In some places, the age is higher for homosexual activity, which is a result of homophobia, not any genuine desire raise the age of consent. 3. Africa is a mess. The age is 12 in Angola and 13 in Niger. In some countries, homosexual activity by anyone of any age is punishable by prison or legal or extralegal death. In the Maldives and Libya, people must be married. In some places, the age is different by gender, and laws often go unenforced. 4. In Indonesia and the Philippines, it i

           Pulaski, Wisconsin, is a small town, but it has a dark side: 20 registered sex offenders, of whom most were convicted of crimes against children. A few of the gems, or blood diamonds, in this instance, can be found below.      Cody Kozicki is not yet a registered sex offender, but he should never have the chance: he needs to be locked up for life. At age 17, he sent graphic pictures of his genitials to dozens of middle school and high school students, and the principal refused to take any action. One girl even recounted how she threw her phone away after she received the picture. He was only arrested after he sent pictures to 3 different 8-year-old girls, and yet he can be spotted around town, his grandmother supportive of her sex predator monster no matter what. His case  is still pending, and he could technically face 28.5 years in prison, but, given his age and mental status, he'll likely get probation and sex offender registration.        Johnny Russo is a monster,

           Ohio is kicking ass and taking names for their sex offender registry when it comes to online predators. The attorney general, David Yost (R), has overseen several sting operations this year.       The first occurred in Jackson Township in February . 14 men, aged 20 to 73, were arrested, among them 38-year-old Jerry Ragsdale, a preschool teacher, and 48-year-old Adam Eric Leidke, a former rape crisis center counselor, 2 very disturbing cases among the lot.      In July , Fremont police arrested 10 men between the ages of 22 and 42 and charged them all with fifth-degree felonies.      That same month , Gallia County arrested 8 men, aged 31 to 48, who were seeking to pay children for sex and thus received additional human trafficking-related charges.      In August , 27 men, aged 21 to 61, were arrested. Nathan Troup, 39, was a registered sex offender who crossed state lines from Pennsylvania, and a member of the Catholic diocese was also caught.        This month , in Jefferso

           Before we begin... I am a survivor. You need not worry about useless statements offering support from paid therapists who have never been in your shoes. I wanted to do something like this to try to make sure my arduous journey could help others, but I've been plagued by a feeling that the message won't reach the right person. Being taken advantage of sexually, especially at a young age (I was 6 during the brunt of it) leaves a million emotions to deal with, but the key is dealing with them properly and moving forward. If this helps some people in minor ways or a single person in a major way, it will have been worth it.       The first emotion is shame. Abuse leaves a feeling of violation, no matter how unwarranted such a feeling is. One feels almost unpure, like, as they move into adulthood, people will see them differently. Being open and brave is the first step to recovery. I have yet to master this skill, and not everbody needs to know. However, if it is happening

    "To Catch A Predator" got its start as a part of a Dateline series called "Dangerous Web" with a sting in Bethpage, New York. Only one of the 17 men was prosecuted: an NYPD firefighter named Ryan Hogan who exposed a minor to his genitals and drove past the sting house. Faced with two felonies, his family sought the help of pro-pedophile groups before he decided to plead guilty to the exposure charge in May 2005. He was sentenced in federal court to five years probation and lifetime registration as a sex offender. In 2018, he married a pervert named Anna Sleiman. Another man identified in the investigation was Matt Dooley , although his face was blurred and he was identified only by his screen name, "DarkHero73." He was notable for being a self-admitted schizophrenic who recently left a mental institution and readmitted himself to avoid criminal charges. He went public after the Dateline special aired, blaming his graphic BDSM chat on 9/11 conspiracy

           Florida has some weird folks, but the men and women in law enforcement down there sure as hell aren't. A sting in Naples, Florida, a few days ago led to the arrests of 22 men who solicited children online for sex. Among them were a local man, 33, named Noelvis Carvajal, two registered sex offenders who were arrested solely on the basis of their chats, and a man who now faces human trafficking charges after he offered to pay the decoy for sex. The men brought lube, condoms, and alcohol, and came from all races, ages, religions, and socioeconomic statuses.       Last month , 4 men, 3 of whom crossed state lines from Georgia, were charged with aggravated sexual felonies.       The Florida Sheriff's Association has maintained a rigorous routine of stings: In August, they arrested 16 men, including a registered sex offender named Michael Daughtry, a man named Matthew Jones found with 51 images of child pornography, a U.S. Army Reserve officer named Melvin Rosa Viera, and

        Xavier Becerra (D), the California Attorney General, has made it his mission to weed out predators in his state, particularly in the Central Valley.       In June , Lathrop (near Sacramento) deputies arrested 18 child sex predators after a similar sting in the fall of 2019 arrested 8 men. Despite 26 arrests in 9 months in a single town, predators will continue to show up there.      In August , Fresno arrested 34 online sex predators, including Thomas Binford, 55, of Clovis, who was already a registered sex offender for assaulting a young girl and now faces 10+ years in prison. The scary part was that these men were only a fraction of the 190 who continued chatting with Fresno deputies after they learned the age of the decoy.       Just days ago , 13 men were arrested in a sting in Tulare. Among them was Chris Harrell, 43, a noted civic leader who chaired the town's Board of Public Utilities. Under pressure from the mayor, he has since resigned, and must now face the court

     Hawaii has increasingly targeted sexual predators under the guidance of Attorney General Clare Connors (D), who, since taking office just last year , has increased the number of arrests by nearly 20% by running stings across Oahu, Kauai, and Maui, resulting in dozens of men being caught.       Just last week, a sting occurred on Maui that arrested 3 men in a single weekend. Given the relatively-low population on Maui and the number of stings Hawaii has conducted, why anyone would show up is simply mind-boggling to consider.      The men were frightening:      1. Kyle Cribben, 28, of Napili, has previously been caught soliciting an underage teen for sex and had recently violated a restraining order imposed by his girlfriend. Given his record of offenses against women and children, his bond was set at half a million dollars.      2. Joseph Montelongo, 34, of Haiku, and Eric Duncan, also 34, of Kehei, were also arrested and had their bonds set at $100,000.      3. A 4th man, Rodney