Proposed Bill Would Target Assets in Child Sex Cases
Middlesex Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and State Sen. Barry Feingold believe the proposal would better protect children from predators.
Newly-proposed legislation, if approved, would let authorities seize personal property in child sex abuse cases. The bill comes in the wake of the ongoing John Burbine child sex abuse case. A former Wakefield resident, Burbine is facing more than 100 counts of child sex abuse stemming from his work at his wife's one-time illegal daycare business. The legislation would allow authorities, with court permission, to take items such as cameras, cell phones and computers that are used in child pornography or enticement of minors cases. The items would be taken once the case was concluded. “Crime evolves and with it so must our laws,” said Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian, who is office proposed the bill along with State Sen. Barry …
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