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News 12 probe finds loophole that could let sex offenders work at camps

<p>A News 12 investigation has revealed a shocking legal loophole that could allow registered sex offenders to work as counselors at children&rsquo;s camps.&nbsp;</p>

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Aug 15, 2017, 4:54 PM

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