Description |
1 online resource (58 min.) |
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Correspondent |
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Current affairs in video |
Summary |
In 1994 convicted child rapist Jesse Timmendaquas moved into a New Jersey suburb with two other ex-cons after serving his sentence. Soon after, he raped and murdered seven-year-old Megan Kanka who lived across the street. The crime shocked America and Megan's mother began an immediate campaign claiming her daughter's killer was a time bomb left ticking in their midst. Megan's Law, signed by President Clinton in May 1996, requires authorities to notify schools and neighbours when released sex offenders move in to their area. While Jesse Timmendaquas is in prison awaiting trial, Megan's Law is currently being fought in the courts on a constitutional basis |
Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed May 9, 2014) |
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This edition in English |
Subject |
Child molesters -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- New Jersey
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Sex offenders -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- New Jersey
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Legislation -- United States
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Child molesters -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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Legislation.
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Sex offenders -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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New Jersey.
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United States.
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Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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Streaming video
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Author |
O'Halloran, Julian.
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Smith, Guy.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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