Richards responds again to massive mismanagement of child predator cases

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http://www.jonforwisconsin.com/richards_responds_again_to_massive_mismanagement_of_child_predator_cases

MILWAUKEE— The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported today that contrary to prior assertions by the Attorney General, at least 43 tips related to child predators were not investigated in a timely manner. Jon Richards, candidate for Attorney General, released the following statement:

“When this matter first became public several weeks ago, Attorney General Van Hollen insisted that problems related to un-investigated tips about child predators were an isolated problem of two or three cases. Rather than address the issue, he levied personal attacks. Today’s report makes clear that the problem is far from isolated, and we still don’t know the full extent of the problem.

“As I said then, protecting our children from online predators must be a top priority of the Attorney General. And being truthful and transparent should be a core tenet of taxpayer-funded agencies.

“As I said when these problems first came to light, it’s simply not enough to blame ‘rogue’ employees and say an ‘internal review’ indicates no systemic problem exists.

“I reiterate my call for a full, independent investigation. We need a full public accounting of the problem to ensure the Van Hollen-led Department of Justice can manage the task of going after child predators.

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Jon Richards for AG!!

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1. Cut Van Hollen some slack; he was busy prosecuting the Solidarity Singers.