Darren Sharper's Transfer and Registration
Darren Sharper, a former National Football League player previously convicted of sexual assault, has officially registered as a sex offender in Virginia, his home state. This development follows his transfer from a federal correctional facility to a halfway house within Virginia.
Details of His Transfer
Sharper, 50, was moved on May 27 from a federal prison located near Elkton, Ohio. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BoP) confirmed this transfer, indicating he was relocated to either home confinement or a residential re-entry center, commonly referred to as a halfway house. This move falls under the purview of the BoP's residential re-entry management office in Baltimore. His projected release date is set for 2028.
Legal Background
The former NFL champion had previously entered guilty or no-contest pleas to charges related to the sexual assault of women across four different states.
Support for individuals affected by sexual assault is available through various organizations. In the U.S., RAINN provides assistance at 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support at 0808 500 2222. For those in Australia, 1800Respect can be reached at 1800 737 732. Additional international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html.
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