Some Vermont prosecutors question whether one of the governor’s
key proposals on sex offender legislation would be effective. They
say that it’s possible that fewer sex offenders could be convicted under
"Jessica’s Law."
State’s Attorneys Tom Kelly and John Quinn speak with VPR’s Jane Lindholm about the challenges they face in
the courtroom, how "Jessica’s Law" would impact them, and why a
majority of cases never go to trial.
The kidnapping and murder of a 12 year old Braintree
girl last week has sparked a debate among Vermont’s
political leaders about ways to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in the
state.