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DEAN RUTZ / THE SEATTLE TIMES
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Saturday, January 21, 2012

State wastes millions helping sex predators avoid lockup

On McNeil Island: The state's worst sex predators live in the Special Commitment Center. They've already served prison terms but are locked up indefinitely to shield society. Some commitment cases stretch out years, racking up bills for public defenders and psychologists.