Class Action Against Mug Shot Websites                  

More and more mugshot websites are added to the internet everyday that charge for removal of posts which include mugshots and personal information obtained from local law enforcement and government agencies. These sites then charge fees for removal any where from $100.00 to $399.99 and up for one post removal.

Our goal is to shut the door on these sites and change the laws so they will not have access to extort money from those whose mug shots are posted.

Some of these sites are so offensive we have intentionally removed links to them. It is not our intention to provide access but, information as to the names of the sites. Please view the site below. We have removed the names of people posted and hidden their faces to protect their identity on our site at least.

The site below is Orlandocriminals.com. It is exactly the same design and dialog that is contained on several we have listed including Collincriminals.com. They focus on degrading the person in the photograph while providing all information regarding them. This is nothing less than defamation of character and bullying. Both crimes in the US. If you have been posted on any of these sites please contact us. Please see the areas highlighted with the red boxes.

RE: Mugshot Websites Hiding Behind Freedom of Information Act-

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a federal law that gives the public the right to make requests for federal agency records. All federal agencies, including EPA, are required to make requested records available unless the records are protected from disclosure by certain FOIA exemptions.

So the disclosures you see on mugshot websites example from mugshots.com states: The following Official Record of (Name) is being redistributed by Mugshots.com under the Freedom of Information Act. This Official Record was collected from a Law Enforcement agency on 6/27/2012. Address herein provided within Official Records, visualization provided by Google Maps.

So unless your mugshot and information was obtained from the FBI's Most Wanted List their redistribution disclosure is worthless.
Does not apply to records taken from state courts or local law enforcement agencies. These agencies are governed by state law.

Now get to work and check your county and your state laws closely.
Help us find statues that pertain to public disclosure in your county and state in laws that will assist us in getting the laws changed and get these sites shut down!
 

If you have ownership information or names of employees associated with these sites please contact us.

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 Mug shot Websites

We have intentionally removed links to these sites. It is not our intention to provide access but, information as to the names of the sites.

If you have ownership information or names of employees associated with these sites please contact us.