Louisiana lawmakers approve law that would castrate convicted child molesters
Convicted child sexual abusers in Louisiana could be ordered to undergo surgical castration in addition to any prison time they serve, under a tough new law approved by the Louisiana Legislature on Monday. The bill would give judges the option to sentence those convicted of aggravated sexual offenses, such as rape, incest or sexual abuse […]
Louisiana bill to castrate sex offenders moving toward governor’s desk for signature
A bill proposed in the Louisiana Senate that would give judges the power to order the castration of convicted child rapists could become law. Reversible chemical castration through drugs is already a criminal offense in the state, but earlier this month the House passed a bill from Democratic Sen. Regina Barrow by a vote of […]