Judge sends another warning about sex offender program

Minneapolis, MN) -- A federal judge did not rule Minnesota's sex offender treatment program unconstitutional, but

says he "will not hesitate to take strong remedial action" if the legislature doesn't fix it. Critics say sex offenders judged at high-risk of re-offending are being civilly committed to treatment after serving their prison terms, with little chance of ever being released. The Senate passed a bill last year to address the situation and Mankato Democrat Kathy Sheran says the House needs to do the same. State lawmakers are back at the Capitol next Tuesday to begin the 2014 session.

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