'They're all close calls now'

by: LARRY OAKES , Star Tribune
Updated: June 9, 2008 - 4:36 PM

The professionals in sex offender civil commitment cases follow established laws and criteria. But the law is broad, the science is fallible and many are uncomfortably aware that no one is being freed.

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