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Litigation

Aug. 7, 2007

Judge’s Broad Order Restricts Self-Described Pedophile

A man who blogs about his attraction to young girls was ordered Friday to stay 30 feet from all minors in California. The temporary restraining order against Jack McClellan has sparked debate over the court's authority to protect an entire class of people.

By Ryan Oliver
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - A blogger who writes about his sexual attraction to young girls but says he doesn't actually act on his urges was ordered by a judge Friday to stay at least 30 feet from anyone under age 18 in California.
      The temporary restraining order issued against Jack McClellan by Superior Court Judge Melvin Sandvig has some First Amendme...

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