Probation Controversy Continues
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Probation Controversy Continues
The controversy surrounding Judge Matthew Dowd's decision to sentence two sex offenders to probation continues. Now, the public is making their opinions known.
Reporter: Brian Quick
Email Address: brian.quick@wibw.com
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Controversy continues to surround Judge Matthew Dowd's decision to sentence two sex offenders to probation.

Orlando Paul Cisneros was convicted of raping a 14-year-old girl...he's out on probation, as is Federico Mendoza, who tried to meet young girls online.

Advocates are focusing on the decision, and the public is speaking out.

Nikki Delaney works for Cyberwatch -- a group that tries to catch sex offenders online.

She was stunned by the probation sentences for Cisneros, and the man she helped catch, Mendoza.

She says the public needs to act.

The community is well ahead of her.

Officials say sentencing guidelines are just that -- guidelines.

In the cisneros case -- Judge Dowd has said the defendant suffered with depression...and there was no long-term harm to the victim.

That doesn't mean his decision is final.

The family of the victim in the Cisneros case says they will appeal.

There is a partial transcript of Judge Dowd's sentencing proceeding here.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Kris Location: Iowa on Jun 18, 2007 at 07:34 PM

This judge must be a child rapist himself. Why else would he do this?????
Posted by: Nikki Location: CO on Jun 3, 2007 at 10:59 PM

Michael: This is Nikki at US Cyberwatch. We're here to help you, your daughter
Posted by: MICHAEL Location: TOPEKA on Jun 1, 2007 at 11:12 PM

RAY, QUOTING YOU, WHAT DID YOUM MEAN BY HOW MANYCHILDREN IN THIS COMMUNITY COULD BE FOUND GUILTY OF THE VERY SAME CRIMES-BECAUSE A 38 YEAR OLD MALE PEDOPHILE PURSUES, GROOMS, EXPLAINS IN GREAT DETAIL HOW TO LIE AND WHAT TO SAY ALL THE WHILE PROFESSING SOME TYPE OF AFFECTION ON A SUCCESSEPTABLE 14 YEAR OLD. THAT DEFINES A STEREOTYPICAL PEDOPHILE. WHETHER SHE MET HIM AFTER HE`D CONTACTED HER AND ASKED HER TO SNEAK OUT, YOURE SAYING THE KIDS TO BLAME IT ALL ON THE 14 YEAR OLD? COME ON? WHO ARE YOU WITH THE GOOD GUYS OR THE BAD GUYS-YOUR YOUR OPINION CAN BE INSINUATED THAT SHE WAS AT FAUKT OR GUILT AND THAT IS TOTALLY FALSE!!!!!!!!!!! HER DAD......
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