New law aims to close sex offender loophole in Texas

Sex Offender Entrusted to Care for 11-Year-Old Audrii Cunningham Pleads Guilty to Murdering Her, Learns Fate
Don Steven McDougal "has accepted responsibility for his actions in the kidnapping and murder of Audrii Cunningham" and will spend the rest of his life in prison without possibility of parole or appeal, the Polk County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Jan. 17.
New law aims to close sex offender loophole in Texas after 11-year-old girl murdered
The new bill proposed by an East Texas Republican comes after Audrii Cunningham was brutally murdered last year.
Texas Legislators Mull Over Audrii's Law to Strengthen Sex Offender Registry After Child's Murder
The Texas Legislature is considering Audrii's Law to strengthen sex offender registry laws after a child's murder.
Audrii’s Law introduced to expand sex offender registry requirements in Texas
Audrii’s Law, introduced in Texas, aims to expand sex offender registry requirements to include individuals convicted of child grooming, inspired by the murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham by Don Steven McDougal,
Audrii's Law: Texas bill would close sex offender loophole after murder of 11-year-old
Audrii Cunningham's killer, Don Steven McDougal, didn't have to register as a sex offender despite a violent history that included child molestation.
East Texas representative files ‘Audrii’s Law’ in memory of murdered 11-year-old girl
East Texas State Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) filled a bill on Wednesday that would require anyone convicted of child grooming to register as a sex offender. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas,
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‘Rot in hell:’ Audrii Cunningham’s family shares incendiary words to killer before accepting plea deal
Don Steven McDougal, charged with the capital murder of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, has accepted a plea deal resulting in ...
Justice for Audrii: Life sentence handed down in tragic 2024 murder case
Don Steven McDougal was sentenced to life for killing 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham last year. He accepted a plea deal that ...
Man who killed 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham gets life in prison after plea agreement
Don Steven McDougal pleaded guilty to capital murder as part of a plea agreement in the death of Audrii Cunningham.
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11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's killer takes plea deal putting him in prison for life
In February 2024, 11-year-old Audrii was found dead in a after a dayslong search. Her killer was a friend of her father and ...
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Audrii Cunningham murder: Don Steven McDougal gets life in prison
Don Steven McDougal, the man charged with capital murder in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham, pleaded guilty on ...
Livingston man pleads guilty in death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham
A Livingston man accused in the death of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham has pleaded guilty and accepted a life without parole ...
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Twisted killer who kidnapped and murdered 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham takes plea deal
The evil killer who kidnapped and murdered 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham accepted a plea deal nearly a month after her tragic death. Don McDougal, a Swastika- tattooed criminal, was sentenced ...
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No parole, no appeal: McDougal gets life sentence for kidnapping, murder of 11-year-old Polk County girl
The Polk County District Attorney’s Office has announced that Don Steven McDougal, who was charged in the kidnapping and ...