what are the legal rights of child molesters regarding privacy?

Question

I want to know what child molesters rights are if they willingly tell you what they did and if you can tell someone else what you know.

1 year ago, I and 6 others were informed on a college trip by a guy that was with us that he had molested 2 children as a teenager. the college has chosen to ignore this. and we were asked to keep this secret since we belonged to a club. i do not feel comfortable doing this. but i said nothing while i was in the club. i did quit the club and i told them that as long as i did not see him around kids that i would not shout it from the roof top. one year later, (now) i told someone who works at the college. she has apparently told someone else. yesterday there were meetings (without me as I am a student age 40) and it was said that it would NOT be discussed with anyone and basically to shut up. now can i get in trouble for telling her? and why is me and her in trouble (for lack of better words) when they did nothing to him? and why should he be protected? he still worked the kids Christmas with santa last year which had 200+ kids.

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure that registered sex offenders information is public knowledge, but that knowledge cannot be used for malicious purposes.

Answer 2

They should have NO rights. Child Molester should be tattooed on their foreheads! However, there are some who are on the registry who probably should not be (a 19 year old who had consensual sex with his 16 year old girlfriend)-so if this is the case and they're willing to discuss it with you, I would tend to believe them--although I would verify through a site such as:

http://www.communitywatch.org/?src=yahoo&keyword=sex+offender+registry&OVRAW=sex%20offender%20registry&OVKEY=sex%20offender%20registry&OVMTC=standard

The offenders are not obligated to share any information with you-but if they do you're under no obligation to keep your conversation private. If you feel there is a valid reason for passing the information on go ahead. Always err on the side of caution - pass the information on if you believe it will avert another tragedy. If you feel this person MAY be doing something they shouldn't be-report it to the local sheriff's dept. Just advise them you have concerns about the individual and why. Then they can investigate and you've done your part.

Answer 3

If he or she has not been tried for this deed then it is best if you tell someone, the state laws where you are could possibly prosecute you as an accessory to the crime as prior knowledge of the fact. I know I would have a hard time even if I were an Attorney or a Priest of not telling. I know how I would feel and what I would DO if it were one of my children

Answer 4

I wish they HAD NO FRIGGIN RIGHTS...............just like the children don't when these ******** are molesting them!!