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Missouri AG Halts Release of Repeat Sex Offender | Topeka News
Missouri’s Attorney General is locking up a repeat sex offender with a 20-year criminal history, preventing his release after he was flagged for violating probation and committing new offenses. Benjamin Walts, 42, faces charges including failing to register as a sex offender, loitering near a school, and alleged sexual assault. A mental health evaluation labeled him a “sexually violent predator,” with a 97th percentile risk score, prompting the AG’s office to seek civil commitment for treatment. The court will decide whether he must be confined indefinitely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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