The new law passed and these extortion sites are finally being shut down. This victory belongs to everyone who stood up against this predatory practice.
April 5, 2020
Final supporters
Living Petition to End mugshot Extortion
Online removal scams have plagued American citizens all over the country for several years. Many local Sheriff’s Departments will post mugshots of people who were arrested, and some of these people will have never committed a crime. Some may be found not guilty, and in some cases people will have their records expunged/sealed by the courts.
This was never really a problem, but when mugshot websites came along (one of the worst being mugshots.com) they started charging hundreds of dollars to remove your mugshot. Some records on the site also include your address, and in some cases a google maps image of the front of your house. Again, To remove this information from these sites as well as search engines it costs several hundred dollars. If you do not pay this, they would will leave your mugshot up for the world to see even if your had have paid your debt to society, found not guilty, or if you were arrested by mistake.
To them it does not matter; they only want money!
Some States have passed laws against websites like these making them illegal to charge, yet some states have yet to pass a the law. One state being Florida where they have broad sunshine laws to protect freedom of speech and freedom of the press. While this does help some individuals, it cripples the future of others in the event they go looking for a better job.
This is a petition to the President of The United States, United States Congress, and Law Makers lawmakers to work together on a bipartisan bill that will help all victims of this site.
If you would like to find out more about this industry and how shady it can be check out this link
http://fusion.net/video/277333/mugged-fusion-mugsh...
You can also visit
http://classactionagainstmugshotwebsites.com and find out more about what is being done about these sites!
As we did out research on this we found many petitions opposing mugshot sites. This petition will be known as the “No Mugshot Living Petition.”
The petition’s goal is to help everyone affected by mugshot websites. In an effort to raise more awareness to this cause, the “living petition” will occasionally feature examples of current sensationalistic mugshot articles in the media.
Updates
February 7, 2019
The momentum is incredible. This is proof that people are finally ready to end this extortion.
Reached 100 supporters
May 20, 2016
219 Comments
I am horrified and angry that these scam artists are allowed to get away with this, in the state of Florida! Our laws need to change! My daughter has her case sealed & bails bond city is scamming her. I am praying for God to take care of this. Deborah
My son who is deceased has mugshot over 10 years old and these companies still want to profit when the picture no longer has any relevance except hurting his children. Respectfully submitted Grieving mother Diane Roman
These websites have ruined my reputation. I cannot find a job and my relationship with my friends are ruined. The sad part is, I was found innocent of the accusation from the police. This has got to stop. Please of please put a stop to mugshot websites
I was never convicted of a crime as the charges were dismissed. I was put in cuffs only one time in my life, and this site has my mugshot on there for a dismissed case. Then they want me to pay them FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REMOVE MY MUGSHOT?!? This needs to end.
A website called the-mugshot.website is taking payment to remove people's arrest information, then keeping the information up. They gladly took my money and didn't take down my information in the 24-48 hr window as stated on their website. It's extortion and these guys are parasites.
Please sign and share this petition to take this mugshot page off of Facebook. https://www.change.org/Stophumiliatingmobile
I do not agree with humiliating someone by posting their mugshot online to make money. Stop allowing them to charge for removal. Copyright all law enforcement agency websites to make it illegal to get information.
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The new law passed and these extortion sites are finally being shut down. This victory belongs to everyone who stood up against this predatory practice.
April 5, 2020
Final supporters
Living Petition to End mugshot Extortion
Online removal scams have plagued American citizens all over the country for several years. Many local Sheriff’s Departments will post mugshots of people who were arrested, and some of these people will have never committed a crime. Some may be found not guilty, and in some cases people will have their records expunged/sealed by the courts.
This was never really a problem, but when mugshot websites came along (one of the worst being mugshots.com) they started charging hundreds of dollars to remove your mugshot. Some records on the site also include your address, and in some cases a google maps image of the front of your house. Again, To remove this information from these sites as well as search engines it costs several hundred dollars. If you do not pay this, they would will leave your mugshot up for the world to see even if your had have paid your debt to society, found not guilty, or if you were arrested by mistake.
To them it does not matter; they only want money!
Some States have passed laws against websites like these making them illegal to charge, yet some states have yet to pass a the law. One state being Florida where they have broad sunshine laws to protect freedom of speech and freedom of the press. While this does help some individuals, it cripples the future of others in the event they go looking for a better job.
This is a petition to the President of The United States, United States Congress, and Law Makers lawmakers to work together on a bipartisan bill that will help all victims of this site.
If you would like to find out more about this industry and how shady it can be check out this link
http://fusion.net/video/277333/mugged-fusion-mugsh...
You can also visit
http://classactionagainstmugshotwebsites.com and find out more about what is being done about these sites!
As we did out research on this we found many petitions opposing mugshot sites. This petition will be known as the “No Mugshot Living Petition.”
The petition’s goal is to help everyone affected by mugshot websites. In an effort to raise more awareness to this cause, the “living petition” will occasionally feature examples of current sensationalistic mugshot articles in the media.
Updates
February 7, 2019
The momentum is incredible. This is proof that people are finally ready to end this extortion.
Reached 100 supporters
May 20, 2016
219 Comments
I was innocently charged with assault after being adsaulted by my former cop husband. Prior to that I raised two children had stellar reputation in my career for over 2 decades. To be a victim. Have it nollo prossed andmugshots remain online even with an expungement is incredulous.
I am horrified and angry that these scam artists are allowed to get away with this, in the state of Florida! Our laws need to change! My daughter has her case sealed & bails bond city is scamming her. I am praying for God to take care of this. Deborah
My son who is deceased has mugshot over 10 years old and these companies still want to profit when the picture no longer has any relevance except hurting his children. Respectfully submitted Grieving mother Diane Roman
These websites have ruined my reputation. I cannot find a job and my relationship with my friends are ruined. The sad part is, I was found innocent of the accusation from the police. This has got to stop. Please of please put a stop to mugshot websites
I was never convicted of a crime as the charges were dismissed. I was put in cuffs only one time in my life, and this site has my mugshot on there for a dismissed case. Then they want me to pay them FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS TO REMOVE MY MUGSHOT?!? This needs to end.
A website called the-mugshot.website is taking payment to remove people's arrest information, then keeping the information up. They gladly took my money and didn't take down my information in the 24-48 hr window as stated on their website. It's extortion and these guys are parasites.
Please sign and share this petition to take this mugshot page off of Facebook. https://www.change.org/Stophumiliatingmobile
I do not agree with humiliating someone by posting their mugshot online to make money. Stop allowing them to charge for removal. Copyright all law enforcement agency websites to make it illegal to get information.
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I was innocently charged with assault after being adsaulted by my former cop husband. Prior to that I raised two children had stellar reputation in my career for over 2 decades. To be a victim. Have it nollo prossed andmugshots remain online even with an expungement is incredulous.