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Judge responds to 20,000 names removed from the Michigan sex offender registry
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dave Kinchen , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident involves a large number of names, approximately 20,000, that were removed from the registry. A significant error was made regarding the Michigan sex offender registry.
A significant error was made regarding the Michigan sex offender registry. It was claimed that a well-known individual was among those removed, but this was not the case. The state police, who are responsible for maintaining the registry, have clarified the situation.
The individual in question was never actually listed on the registry. This correction comes after an initial statement that sparked confusion.
Further information about the error and its correction can be found through the source. The incident involves a large number of names, approximately 20,000, that were removed from the registry.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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