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July 01, 2005

Insanity

When common sense gives way to uncommonly bad law, what can be done?

Fitzroy Barnaby said he had to swerve to avoid hitting the 14-year-old Des Plaines girl who walked in front of his car.

She said he yelled, "Come here, little girl," before getting out of his car and grabbing her by the arm.

He said he simply lectured her.

She said she broke free and ran, fearful of what he'd do next.

In a Thursday ruling, the Appellate Court of Illinois said the 28-year-old Evanston man must register as a sex offender.

Just think, if he had run her over and killed her, he'd probably have a clean record.

(via sort-of-on-hiatus Michele)