Saturday, January 21, 2012

State wastes millions helping sex predators avoid lockup

Earl Shriner, above, who had previously served prison time for kidnapping and sexually assaulting teen girls, was arrested for savagely mutilating a boy in 1989. His case inspired the 1990 Community Protection Act, which led to the creation of the state's Special Commitment Center. From left: repeat sex offenders Lawrence Williams, Jeffery Wilson and Jack Leck.