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Proposals to place convicted rapist Michael Cheek in Watsonville or Santa Cruz have been withdrawn following community opposition

➤ Para leer el artículo en español, haga clic aquí. The proposals to place convicted rapist Michael Cheek in hotels in Watsonville and Santa Cruz were withdrawn Friday following strong opposition from community members and public officials, according to the Santa Cruz County District Attorney’s Office.  “We’re frustrated that our community had to go through a 72-hour period […]

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Attorney for Michael Cheek appeals to California Supreme Court to speed up violent predator’s overdue release

Convicted sexually violent predator Michael Cheek’s long-awaited release continues to face roadblocks. Although Cheek has been cleared for release since 2019, state contractor Liberty Healthcare Corporation has been unable to secure housing him in Santa Cruz County. Cheek’s attorney says he is now appealing to the California Supreme Court for assistance.

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