Trey Gowdy: “If there is an 8-year-old that is on the Sex Offender Registry for…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2017

If there is an 8-year-old that is on the Sex Offender Registry for life, that 8-year-old needs a new lawyer, not a new law.

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Gowdy emphasizes the need for legal representation for young offenders.

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Trey Gowdy: “If there is an 8-year-old that is on the Sex Offender Registry for life, that 8-year-old needs a new lawyer, not a new…”