Missouri AG Halts Release of Repeat Sex Offender | Topeka News

Missouri’s Attorney General is locking up a repeat sex offender with a 20-year criminal history, preventing his release after he was flagged for violating probation and committing new offenses. Benjamin Walts, 42, faces charges including failing to register as a sex offender, loitering near a school, and alleged sexual assault. A mental health evaluation labeled him a “sexually violent predator,” with a 97th percentile risk score, prompting the AG’s office to seek civil commitment for treatment. The court will decide whether he must be confined indefinitely. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3e5c4b2889cd098