Crime & Safety

Speak Out: Should Mug Shots Expire?

How long should a mug shot follow you online?

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A report from CNN recently discussed a man in Norcross who was upset of his mug shot still being found on a website that profited solely on published mug shots.

While they are a part of Woodstock-Towne Lake's daily routine, they are not our sole source of revenue like Caught Up.

Patch asks: Should online mug shots expire after a certain amount of time? Should this apply to all online news stories that contain mug shots?

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