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Statement of Governor Perdue on Today's Sex Offender Ruling

Tuesday, July 25, 2006  Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774

Statement of Governor Perdue on Today’s Sex Offender Ruling

ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding U.S. District Judge Clarence Cooper’s ruling regarding Georgia’s sex offender law:

“The state’s foremost obligation is to keep the people of Georgia safe.  This includes doing everything within our power to keep sexual predators away from children.  We appreciate Judge Cooper’s order today.

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