29 years ago (1996), N.E.M was convicted as a juvenile for Assault in the Third Degree, Kidnapping in the Second Degree and Rape in the Second Degree (Rape 2). In 2023, N.E.M. was released from his obligation to register as a kidnapping offender. In 2024, N.E.M. moved to vacate and seal his convictions. However, the Read More…
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Hall – Haught v State (Superior Court Published #102405-3) Tech Report Writer Must Be Available or Constitutional Confrontation Violation
Although not a child sexual assault case, Hall-Haught is important since its’ holding will apply to DNA testing, which is sometimes present in child molest cases. In a very serious vehicular assault case, the trial court held it was not a violation of the U.S. Sixth Amendment or Wash. Const. Art. I, § 22 for Read More…
DOJ’s “Operation Restore Justice” Sample Washington Prosecution
On May 7, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice announced “results” of ‘Operation Restore Justice’ a “coordinated enforcement” operation to catch child sex offenders by the FBI. 205 arrests were made around the country, seven of which resulted in filed cases in the Western District of Washington: Michael L. Gershowitz CR24-039 is one of those Read More…