October 16, 2008 - 21:10
News: Vermont

Tom Costello speaks to state Senate Judiciary Committee about sex offender legislation

Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Tom Costello addressed the state Senate Judiciary Committee in a public hearing Thursday evening regarding the proper legal actions against sexual predators.

In his prepared statement, Costello advocated for thoughtful legislation instead of relying on gut reactions and proposed several initiatives he supports.

Costello, who is an attorney from Brattleboro and served five terms in the state legislature, called for the full funding and use of "Special Prosecutory Units" to aid in the investigation of cases and the rightful convictions of criminals.

"In order to make the proper arrests, achieve meaningful convictions and keep sexual predators off the street, the most important arrow in the prosecutor's quiver is a special investigatory unit," Costello said in his speech.

Costello also spoke in support of mandatory minimum sentencing and probation, as well as "the absolute and non-negotiable need to protect those falsely accused" and to ensure every citizen the right to a fair trial.

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor concluded that he opposed extreme sentences like capital punishment and castration and said he trusted that the legislature would pass sound legislation.

The Vermont State Senate Judiciary Committee has held meetings over the past few months about amending state sex offenders laws, which began shortly after the Brooke Bennett was kidnapped allegedly by her uncle and sex offender Michael Jacques and her subsequent death in Randolph.

Megan Stewart is a Politicker.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

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