Judge Tells State to Quickly Find Home for Sex Offender
Michael Fink-DOC
The status hearing was scheduled after the state Attorney General’s office and DHS officials discovered that Fink’s proposed residence at 918 Lathrop Avenue was only a block or two away from one of his victims. Fink was to have been released from Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center in Mauston into a supervised release program by Friday, but that has been put on hold until a new home for him is found.
Fink was first convicted of second degree sexual assault in 1987 for attacking a 15-year-old girl. He spent time in prison for an attempted burglary conviction in 1988, but his release now stems from an attack on two 12-year-old girls in 1994.
“It is unfortunate and unknown how this came to pass,” Gasiorkiewicz noted. “I don’t know how (DHS) didn’t know this victim’s location.”
For more on what happened in today’s hearing visit the Mount Pleasant Patch
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This loser should be locked up for life! It is obvious He will be a repeat offended.It is a proven fact that Sex Offenders CANNOT be rehabilitated. He attacked a 15 year old girl in 1987 and two 12 year olds seven years later? What is this Judge thinking? I don`t know who is more dangerous,the Attacker or the Judge?
Cherrybomb
01/17/2013 at 8:10 pm
It’s not a proven fact that all sex offenders can not be rehabilitated. I however, understand your point.
DeafandBlind
01/17/2013 at 8:40 pm
It is a proven fact!What are you,Deaf and Blind?
Cherrybomb
01/17/2013 at 8:52 pm
The purpose of prison is not to rehabilitate but to punish. Sexual assault twice and 1 attempted burglary (how many did he get away with). He should remain in prison er. Treatment center.
OutofRacine
01/20/2013 at 8:32 am
Cherry Bomb – Where’s your proof of this? There are many ‘sex offenders’ out there that have served their time, and have not committed any further crimes. Think of all the 18 year olds that had to serve time and have a felony sex offense on their record because they had relations with a 17 year old who’s parents didn’t care for him. I mean come on, you’re being overly harsh. I’ll be looking forward to your in-depth study that proves without a doubt that sex offenders, no matter how big or small the crime, can not be rehabilitated.
OutofRacine – You are right, the prison system is not meant to rehabilitate, but to punish people for crimes they’ve committed. Each crime committed is assessed and a sentenced is applied to their crime. This man, has done his time. Whether you like him or not, keeping him locked up in prison when no new crime has been committed is wrong. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not standing up for this guy, I’m just stating what is fair. We can’t throw everyone in prison because we don’t like them.
DeafandBlind
01/23/2013 at 2:29 pm
The laws need to change. They are more strict on child support or drug dealers then a rapist child molester or anyone who does harm to a child. I feel if any grown man/woman takes the innocence from any child they should have.to serve life. No second chances. Now for a 18 year old messing with a 16 or 17 year old no thats bound to happen. Thats normal. And they shouldnt get charged let alone have it on their record. Makes no sense to me. They are less strict on things that should be taken seriously. Drunk driving too get more strict on that too
free2say
01/23/2013 at 5:58 pm
Why does anybody have to find this bag a place to live? And, who’s paying for it?
shaft
01/23/2013 at 6:30 pm
Bags like this should not be allowed back on the street. I have my opinion on what to do with people like him, but it is frowned upon among most civilized folks. He’ll repeat, and there will be another victim or victims.
shaft
01/23/2013 at 6:36 pm