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Mo'Nique's Unique Eloquence

I hope the fictional story of Precious, and the real-life experiences of Mo'Nique, will inspire those suffering under the horror of abuse to seek help. Click for article

The Predator's Partner: Nancy Garrido

"...I don't know if this qualifies as a love story, but let me take you to the beginning of their romance." Click for article

Summer of Missed Opportunities

The specific cases that give rise to this year's "Summer of Missed Opportunities" include the case of Lily Burk (the 17-year-old slashed ear to ear by a third-striker who was not prosecuted due to a "clerical error"). Click for article

How Far Have We Come? Not Far Enough Are we still are failing our children by choosing to disbelieve them, discredit them, and fail to honor them as the people...? Click for article	OJ Banking on Race Card, Again Trial advocacy is what turned the OJ Simpson double murder case into one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in legal history. Click for article	We Gotta Start Talking About Sexual Assault Whenever I tell people that I am a sex crimes prosecutor, people say, "Eeewww, how can you do that?" Click for article
OJ Banking on Race Card, Again Trial advocacy is what turned the OJ Simpson double murder case into one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in legal history. Click for article	We Gotta Start Talking About Sexual Assault Whenever I tell people that I am a sex crimes prosecutor, people say, "Eeewww, how can you do that?" Click for article	People v. Ayres: Where's the Justice? Why are the prosecutor and the defense attorney in cahoots to keep a journalist from observing the Dr. William Ayres child molestation trial in Redwood City? Click for article
What We Can Learn From The Tragic Murder of Lily Burk Lily Burk's death reminds us that we are not having the conversations we need to with our kids. Click for article	Did the Economist Do Sex Crime Victims Justice? If anything should be explored about the state of the law relating to sex offenders, it's the huge issue of a lack of prosecution, rather than too much of it! Click for article	Did Megan Want a Killer Millionaire? The two shows Jenkins appeared on as a contestant were Megan Wants a Millionaire and I Love Money 3, both VH1reality TV shows. Both have now been canceled. Click for article
"The People" Have the Right to a Speedy Trial, Too! When is justice coming for Elizabeth Smart and her family? Click for article	Human Trafficking: A Problem of Language? The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that there are 200,000 U.S. citizens yearly, mainly children and young women, who are at high risk of being trafficked throughout the U.S for sexual purposes. Click for article	A Prosecutor's View: Sex Offender Registries in Light of Garrido "...since children, as non-voters, do not have the ability to protect their rights legally, we as adults need to explore every possible avenue to do it for them." Click for article
Los Angeles Crime: 2009 in Review "I'd like to remind you specifically of 12 crime stories -- one for every juror on a panel..." Click for article

Chelsea King Tragedy: Another Wasted Opportunity

A violent sex offender only served five years in prison? How is it that such a plea-bargain passed legal and judicial muster? Click for article

Jim Moret Over James Ray Any Day

...just as I am about to post my review of Jim Moret's new book -- self-help speaker/author James Arthur Ray was arrested in Arizona on manslaughter charges. Click for article

Missing Morgan: The Family's Pain

Morgan Harrington was a 20-year-old Virginia Tech education major who wanted to be a teacher... Morgan's remains were found in a field last week. Click for article

How Casey Anthony Dodged the Death Penalty Could a jury or Anthony's peers be decide to end her life? Attorney Robin Sax, a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, doesn't think so. Click for article	Can Teen Texting Put YOU Behind Bars? Are we legally responsible for what our kids do on phones WE bought them and computers WE pay for? A leading bullying expert and attorney weigh in. Click for article	Are Your Affairs In Order? What are the four things every mother should have? Attorney Robin Sax answers that in light of the Natasha Richardson tragedy. Click for article
Dad's Marriage a Legal Tactic? Can getting married prevent a couple from testifying against each other court? Robin examines some of the issue from a recent case. Click for article	Florida Seeks Death Penalty - Casey Anthony The reversal of the prosecution's position was probably not triggered by new evidence, says Robin Sax, a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. Click for article	Is Haleigh Cummings' Dad an Unfit Parent? Robin say it's not always about who is the better parent - sometimes it comes down to who cared enough to show up to court. Click for article
Who Should Have Custody of Jackson's Kids "It can be easily argued," says Sax, "that he didn't make the decision in 'sound mind and body.'" Click for article	Missing Children and the Power of Media '...for better or worse, the media is a powerful tool and a wonderful resource when dealing with protecting kids, finding perpetrators, and enlisting public support.' Click for article	Is Casey's Lack of Remorse a Syndrome? According to Sax, phrases like "battered-wife syndrome," the quasi defense that explains why a woman might resort to murder, are basically made up. Click for article
Abducted Teen Called Parents Twice "We don't know if he was dialing the phone, holding the phone, if he had a knife -- we don't know those things," explains Sax. Click for article	Human Trafficking DOES Exist 'The Shaniya Davis case is so tragic. But what I am pleased about is how quickly the prosecutors have charged the mom, at least with human trafficking.' Click for article	Would You Help a Relative Get Away with Murder? Relatives of criminals offer various levels of help, says Robin Sax, a former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney. Click for article
	Does The Punishment Fit The Crime? What's most shocking to those following the (Rihanna) case is that the 20-year-old Brown will serve no jail time. Click for article

Cherish Lewis Should Go Free

You might think that this is a one-in-a million case, where a judge grants an abusive parent custody. But you would be wrong. Click for article

Missing Morgan: The Family’s Pain

In cases of murdered children, there will be a range of emotions affecting the family: feelings of helplessness, guilt, grief, listlessness, anger, rage, horror, pain (both physical and emotional), and more. Click for article

Beyond Inhuman: The Gang Rape Phenomenon

How could such a horrific gang rape go on for two hours, in front of a small crowd, without anyone calling for help? Click for article

Before There Was "To Catch a Predator"... R. Stephanie Good, a highly trained lawyer, house-mom and accomplished author, was compelled to take action. Click for article	CLINTON v. OBAMA and McCAIN, TOO... Where Do They Stand On Crime? Who knew that the primaries could be so exciting? It’s no wonder that the talking heads are talking their heads off. Click for article	Why Does a Child Molester Get to Benefit from the System He Disgraced? ...this case is heinous on so many more levels that even the truest believers out there should be motivated to see that certain laws need amending—fast! Click for article
A Double Life, A Single Mission: A True Believing Prosecutor My kids know that they can’t pull any of the usual tricks when it comes to their Mom. Why? Click for article	If I Were Judge, Jury, and Lawmaker, Too... “How can you prosecute sex crimes without getting ill, jaded or miserable?” Click for article	What Happened to Stealing the Old-fashioned Way? A Look At Identity Theft Technology and modern electronics have forced even the most crotchety people to log on, tune in, and get wired. Click for article
Prosecutors Control The Courtroom; Parents Control the Home While each member of the family plays a part in the makeup of the family unit, the “law” within the home must be determined by the parents. Click for article	How Can I Talk to My Children About Molesters? “What should I say to my kids about keeping their bodies safe—without scaring them to death?” Click for article	Women Behaving Deadly Forensic psychologist Dr. Morris provides a framework to understand dangerous women and helps us understand how society should deal with them. Click for article
Confessions of a Fashion DA If I could think of my dream job, I’d be a stylist, a personal shopper, a fashion policewoman. Click for article	Economy and Crime Go Together Like Peas and Carrots So in order to really evaluate the nominees on crime, you need to take a peek at their stances on the economy. Click for article	Introducing CeeCee Gallagher . . . A Detective You Must Meet ...as a prosecutor there are very few mysteries that really knock my socks off. Click for article
Desperate Times Lead To Desperate Measures ... The money’s just about gone, and people have lost their homes, their jobs, and their life savings. And then there are those who have lost their minds. Click for article	Google This We live in a brave new world of research. The World Wide Web has changed the landscape for information-gathering for everyone, from writers to lawyers to criminals. Click for article	The Year In Review 2008 I’d like to examine the crime stories that represent justice, truth, and closure for the many lives that were affected by crime. Click for article
When Stalking Goes Hi-Tech Tech-savvy criminals can turn our favorite timesavers into tools to stalk, harass, and harm us. Click for article	Prioritize = Legalize Why are the authorities making an example of Michael Phelps? Why are we using tax dollars to prosecute and incarcerate weed smokers? Click for article	A Plea to Casey Marie Anthony How can a young mother to a beautiful child seemingly murder that child? Click for article
Drew Peterson: A View From Two Perspectives In order to understand what a big nothing relying on circumstantial evidence is, you must attend my short class on evidence. So, welcome, here we go. Click for article	Day to Honor, Memorialize, and Empower This day is a reminder to the nation to renew efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to make child protection a national priority. Click for article	A Sign of the Times...."Sexting" If a 16-year-old girl willingly sends a naked picture of herself to her same aged boyfriend, are we shocked? It seems relatively harmless, right? Click for article
Calling All of Michael Jackson's Creditors ...do those creditors lose the ability to pursue their claims as a result of Michael's death?. Click for article	What is Human Trafficking Anyway? Upon hearing those words, many people assume that is not a crime that happens here in our country. Click for article	Ohio Honors One of Their Own- Stacy Dittrich Women in Crime Ink's Stacy Dittrich is a wonder: a beautiful blond, intelligent woman, and a tough cookie. Click for article
It Never Ends: The Trauma of Sexual Assault Is it hard to believe that a victim of sexual assault still feels vulnerable 22 years later, at the age of 82? I don’t think so at all. Click for article	A Murderer Among Them: Random Act or Was Raymond Clark a Ticking Time Bomb? While many call this a case of work place violence, we must not separate a defendant's past from the crime he's charged with. Click for article	October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month This is actually the sixth year the Department of Homeland Security has marked Cybersecurity Awareness. Click for article
Funny, Freaky, Freeing, or Just Plain Irresponsible? The "Playboy" pictures feature Marge sitting naked on a bunny chair, wearing nothing but her signature blue hairdo. Click for article	Shaniya Davis: A Case of Domestic Human Trafficking To put it bluntly: We need to get the word out that human trafficking for sex is a problem not just in Thailand or Cambodia, but right here at home. Click for article

Did the Justice System Fail Chelsea King?

"...most sex offenders are family members and not strangers, and most don't kill their victims." Click to open in new window.

Michael Jackson Death Probe: Homicide?

"L.A. doesn't want another celebrity trial that they'll lose," says former L.A. County prosecutor Robin Sax. Click to open in new window.

Doctor's Paper Trail Could Aid Jackson Investigation

...as many as 10 to 20 doctors might ultimately be charged or indicted in connection with the investigation, predicted former Los Angeles prosecutor Robin Sax. Click to open in new window.

Authorities Facing Tough Challenges in Michael Jackson Case

"The one thing L.A. wants to do is to let the media die down on it," Sax tells PEOPLE. Click to open in new window.

Kid Safety: What Lurks Online?

Kids have many of the keys to their own safety and they simply need smart adults who recognize that and embrace it to get the results. Click to open in new window.

What is the Point of a Sex Offender Registry?

How could Phillip Garrido - clearly a dangerously deranged individual - have “slipped” below the radar of the officials who clearly knew about him? Click to open in new window.

Sexting: Just "Kid Stuff" or Child Porn

What do you call someone at the maximum level of risk-taking behavior, but due to age, has the least ability to be rational (and thus can't recognize the consequences of their actions)? Click to open in new window.

How to Stop a Sex Offender? Chelsea King Murder Should Never Have Happened

This is not a case of bad laws, no victim, no resources, no past history, and no psychological analysis. Click for article

Keeping Children from Going Missing

'A good test for your child, especially the younger ones: when you come home, ring the doorbell and wait to see if your child is going to wait for a grown-up before answering or coming to the door.' Click for article

When Terrible Things Happen to Children

'Robin Sax, a former L.A. County Deputy District Attorney (and a contributor to Motherlode) suggests that one ideal code is “I am at the ATM.” Click for article

Sentences in statutory rape convictions like Roman Polanski's are now longer

"Thirty years ago, sexual assault -- rape and sex crimes -- were treated differently," said Robin Sax, a former sex crimes prosecutor for the L.A. County district attorney's office. "Time and education haven't worked for Polanski's benefit." Click to open in new window.

Defense strategies could keep Polanski out of prison

"Still, getting a conviction without the victim is possible if prosecutors rely on incriminating statements Polanski made in interviews, to police and probation officers, and in his autobiography as well as other evidence," said Robin Sax. Click to open in new window.

Stranger DANGER

The recent car abduction and murder of a young woman left L.A. in shock. How can you protect yourself? Click for pdf of article.

How To Protect Yourself At Work

Sign up for Skype. If you often work in the office alone at night, go to skype.com now and download the free software, then ask your friends and family to do the same... Click for pdf of article.

What's Taking So Long with the Michael Jackson Investigation?

"It's not like prosecutors think there's a propofol murderer out there," says Robin Sax, former Los Angeles prosecutor, saying he's not a flight risk. Click to open in new window.

Age of Consent in California

Robin Sax gives legal thought on age of consent in California - question is raised in article on Miley Cyrus and Justin Gaston. Cyrus is 15 while Gaston is reported to be 20. Click to open in new window.

Robin Sax offers her take on the courtroom in an article on the 'Gay Panic' defense and notes various instances of this tactic being used by defense attorneys to sway jury decisions. Click to open in new window.

Child Sexual Assault Prosecution

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"Child Sexual Assault Prosecution: What I Know As A Prosecutor and What I Would Change" (.pdf File)

click to download full Klaas Newsletter which contains previous article and others by various contributors (.pdf File)

Robin Sax featured in article discussing the dangers of criminal liability with IT firms in a new age of data sharing. Notes on reaches of security, privacy and other important aspects related to the law and involved in deciding liability. (not linked)

All-American Monster

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Craig's List Killer - “This case reeks of a sexual predator who uses control and violence to get what he wants,” Sax tells Globe. (.pdf File)

...Teacher Beltran Pleads Guilty

Beltran entered the guilty plea to 10 counts involving nine female victims as charged. Click for .pdf - (large file 7 mb)

How to Predator Proof Your Child

"Empowering, not scaring, children is what allows them to handle the situation, while fear tends to make them freeze and may actually disable them if they need to act in an emergency." Click to open in new window.

Ensure safety on Missing Children’s Day

If abuse is suspected, Sax said it’s important for parents to let law enforcement take over. Evidence can be tainted and prosecutions derailed if parents confront suspected abusers or conduct their own investigations. Click to open in new window.

How can we teach our kids about personal safety without scaring them?

"The key to keeping such talks from being scary is for parents to assume that body/personal safety discussions are not scary." Click to open in new window.

Predator-proofing is a little trickier than babyproofing

"... do not use fear or scare tactics to educate children on personal safety. This can often backfire because it goes against the objective to empower them." Click to open in new window.

Straight-Talk Parenting

Parents should see the Web as a tool rather than a threat: “There's no better way to communicate than learning their language.” Click to open in new window.

Tips offered to keep children safe from abusers, abductors

'When children learn core safety values at a young age, it can then be adapted as they grow to take on new scenarios involving such things as the Internet.' (not linked)

Tips offered to keep children safe from abusers, abductors

'Fear is a paralyzing element. It doesn’t help anybody learn anything. Instead, use "teachable moments," everyday incidents children experience that emphasize safety. Click to open in new window.

Review: Predators and Child Molesters

'Parents must view protecting children from the potential of sexual assault as a priority. Teaching children preventive measures should be viewed as important as teaching kids how to dial 9-1-1.' Click to open in new window.

Mansfield News Journal

'Veteran Hollywood producer Peter Bergman flew the 'Justice Interrupted' trio to New York to film a demo for a television show based on the concept behind their radio series.' Click to open in new window.

Polanski would face tougher prosecution today

"He should be shutting up and thanking goodness for his sentence..." Click to open in new window.

Teen Targeted: What Lily Can Teach You

Parents and kids need to have a code word that can fit into conversations naturally, but be an indicator that something is wrong, signaling an emergency. Click to open in new window.

Article: 5 Steps to Arming your Child with Street Smarts

'A 2-year old can sing 26 letters in a row, so she can probably master ten digits.' Click to open in new window.

Monster Mom Out of Control

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Shocking photos Casey Anthony tried to ban may seal her fate. Robin comments on newly released photos. (.pdf File)

Sentencing Law and Policy

'Disappointingly, though, common-ground insights often get lost in broader panics over sex offenders.' Click to open in new window.

Robin Honored in 2010 Calendar

...as one of the outstanding women who have made a difference for women in politics. Click to open image in new window.

Are The Children Safe Yet?

One year after a veteran Santa Monica schoolteacher was arrested on sexual molestation charges, what has the School District done to enhance child safety?. Click for .pdf

Pets and Women's Shelters

Pets and Women’s Shelters (PAWS)® Program Spotlighted in New Book 'Reaching the Bar' Click to open in new window.

The Courts and Child Predators

The best thing that could be done to deter offenders is to raise the awareness in victims. Click to open in new window.

A Protective Dream

LA County DA, Robin Sax, wanted to empower parents to protect their children so she drew on her experience as a sex-crimes prosecutor. Click to open in new window.

Meeting Jury Expectations

Juries now tend to expect DNA evidence, whether or not there is DNA. Thanks to shows like CSI, jurors expect that crime scene analysts go out and "light up" crime scenes in order to find evidence of wrongdoing. Click to open in new window.

Does Gotti Trial Herald the End of the US Mafia?

"They could walk the line," said Robin Sax, a district attorney and expert on organized crime. But it was an impossible balancing act, and eventually the..." Click to open in new window.

Robin comments on new law, SB 640, authored by State Sen. Joe Simitian (D-Palo Alto), which closes a loophole in the law that prevents victims of childhood sexual abuse from seeking justice later in life. Click to open in new window.

When is it OK for a child to walk to school alone?

"The paranoia and concerns about a child's safety should be balanced with the opportunity to give a child a feeling of independence," offers Robin Sax. Click to open in new window.

Robin Sax featured in National Law Journal lead story - speaking on lie detector technologies. (note: not linked)

Michael Jackson Investigators Taking Cues From Anna Nicole Smith Case?

"It's not like prosecutors think there's a propofol murderer out there," says Robin Sax, former Los Angeles prosecutor, saying he's not a flight risk. Click to open in new window.

Who's To Blame For Bill O'Reilly Hack?

The break-in to the Web site of Fox News talk show host Bill O'Reilly has gotten far less coverage than the so-called "hack" of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's e-mail account, but the story behind it is much more interesting. Click to open in new window.

Advocating for the most vulnerable

Those who are never adopted are often abandoned by the state at 18 and end up undereducated, unemployed, impoverished and homeless. Click to open in new window.

In Polanski's Case, Time Is On Nobody's Side

"...here you have rape of an intoxicated person, sodomy of an intoxicated person, oral copulation of an intoxicated person. This isn't like one random, out-of-the-blue act that could have been misinterpreted." Click to open in new window.

Stop the Torture!

The International Human Trafficking Task Force (IHTTF) wants to combat human trafficking & support existing government efforts across global jurisdictions. We hope to increase the number of investigations, rescued victims and prosecutions of human traffickers. Click to open in new window.

School safety on a shoestring budget

Parents are so concerned about kids 'living in fear' that they don't have those critical talks Click to open in new window.

Defend Your Child

'Working with the Legal System -- Just when you thought a learning disability diagnosis for your child was difficult enough....' Click to open in new window.

Documentary focuses on child exploitation

"Whenever sex is being performed on a child, that's trafficking. The Internet has made this huge. People can profile exactly what they are looking for." Click to open in new window.

A Killer In Our Midst?

"Offenders like Gardner... seek to balance their feelings of lack of power by asserting power, or control, over people who are much weaker and unable to defend themselves." Click to open in new window.

Robin Sax & Tips To Keep Kids Safe Finds Big Response Across Internet

A multitude of prominent news sources features Robin Sax and child safety concepts. Click individual icons to see their take on the story and Robin's commentary. These are just a few of the many which featured the story across the globe.

POLANSKI ARREST HITS THE NEWS

Robin quoted on the case...

"Nothing gets better with age from the perspective of the prosecution," said Robin Sax, a former deputy district attorney in Los Angeles who prosecuted sex crimes.

"Time only weakens prosecutions."



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