The REAL Derek Logue aka "The Fallen One"

About Me

I am a FORMER Registrant currently residing in Ohio. In 2001 I was convicted in Alabama of one count of sexual contact with
an underage but willing female (not sex, merely kissing, despite the claims of spurious websites like AZU and affiliates). I
created this website to help others like myself understand, live under, and fight these sex offender laws. After living under
these laws for over a decade I can attest to the dire need to reform the current state of sex offender laws to promote
rehabilitation rather than revenge.

Some of my key events:

April 2009: Released Once Fallen as an eBook through this site and www.amazon.com

April 19, 2009: Once Fallen Website hit 100,000th visitor!

December 5, 2007: OnceFallen.com went online

December 1, 2007: Attended the "Silent No More" Rally; passed out data CDs and confronted counter-protesters, which
landed me on the hit list of certain "anti-pedo" sites.

July 23, 2007: Finished first draft of "Once Fallen" book; also, Cincinnati Enquirer interviews me for article and video "Sex
Offender Speaks," available at www.cincinnati.com

May 21, 2007: Received a partial pardon from the state of Alabama

December 5, 2006: Received local media coverage for speaking before city hall protesting residency restrictions for sex
offenders; article in Cincinnati Enquirer next day

August 2006: Argued my own case on residency restrictions (McNeil v. Logue)

April 2004: My debut as an online poster at www.sexcriminals.com

December 1999: Received a Bachelor's degree in Justice Studies at Athens State University in Alabama.

Questions and Concerns

In light of recent comments and criticisms, a FAQ is necessary. Below are common questions and comments which I feel must
be addressed.

"Why did you commit a sex crime?"

I wish I could give you an easy answer to this question, but there is no way to explain such a question without sounding like I
am justifying, minimizing, or excusing my behavior. I did try to explain the circumstances surrounding my case during my days
as a poster at www.sexcriminals.com a couple of years ago. The best way I can explain what happened is from what I learned
during my days in treatment. In treatment, you learn about the deficiencies in your own thought and behavior patterns which
lead you to what is referred to as a "sexual assault cycle." In my case, my key factors was extreme isolation from others, my
inability to connect with others, and my lack of desire to be a responsible adult. This of course, in no way excuses my
actions, but it at least answers the "why." Relapse prevention involves learning coping and risk management strategies; in
my case, keeping myself from being isolated, learning to interact with society, and to learn to responsibly deal with my
problems myself. Of course, it helps to have a support network of like-minded individuals; I choose to associate myself only
with those with no desire to re-offend. Also, I had to learn how to be an adult, solving my own problems; to paraphrase St.
Paul, "When I was a child, I did childish things, but now that I'm an adult, its time to put away childish things."

Are you sorry for what you did?

Of course I am! I have worked for years doing penance for my actions, not to satisfy society, but because of how I feel about
what I had done. Once Fallen is part of my penance. However, my penance is limited to those I personally harmed and my
obligations to the State of my conviction. I do not feel obliged to accept the punishment inflicted by internet trolling and
vigilante groups unworthy of mention here. My obligations are to the victim, her family, the law, and the state of conviction,
and to no one else.

Why do you place yourself in the public eye?

Because until recently, few people were willing to speak out on sex offender issues. Sex crime hysteria is prevalent in our
society, and the result has been a bevy of novel laws and practices which have done nothing more than fuel the hysteria.
Few people are even aware of the practical effects of these laws, much less care. Part of my intent as an advocate was to
stand as a living example of the effects of these laws. Certain people have accused me of being an attention-seeker;
considering the status of sex offenders in our society, only a glutton for punishment would want to risk their well-being or their
lives to speak out against these popular sex offender laws. However, I believe in this fight and cause enough to risk my life,
because at this point, my life is all I have left in this world to lose.

Why do you place your personal info on the web?

Because I felt that if I was completely open and honest, my message would reach more individuals than if I remained
anonymous. Part of the problem with this issue is our society has painted all sex offenders as non-humans, almost mythical
beasts, when in fact they are as human as the rest of society? The internet is full of "anonymous" identities, which to me,
brings out the shadows of a person's soul. I prefer to keep my soul out of the dark as possible, for better or for worse. If the
reader is a sex offender, then I hope to encourage them to tough it out in dealing with and obeying the laws, help them
overcome adversity, and try to become as productive member of society as possible. If the reader is anti-sex offender, the
goal becomes explaining why there should be great reform to our nation's stance on sex offender issues. And if you are a
cyber-troll (you know who you are), well, I suppose the best I could hope for is that some of the truths posted here might sink
in. I do believe everyone has the capacity to change their minds and hearts.

My stance on Sex Crimes and "Pedophilia"

I have learned the error of my ways, and it is my sincere hope those who have ever committed a sex crime has done the
same. Sadly, there are a smaller number of the sex offender population who will inevitably re-offend, though I attest the
number is smaller than the media likes to quote. One of the mantras learned in my college Criminal Justice classes was
"about 10% of the criminals commit 90% of the crimes." It would be great if we could separate the chaff from the wheat, but
since society seeks maximum punishment for all offenders equally, it is difficult to fulfill this need.
However, in stating this, I must clarify the fact that I believe sex crimes should be punished. If you want more jail time, fine
by me. My problem is with the treatment of offenders after they have finished their sentences. If you commit a sex crime, you
should serve time, whatever the state allots. But if (or when) a sex criminal is released, efforts must be made to successfully
reintegrate the offender back into society to minimize risk of re-offending. Also, society lacks preventive measures and
available counselors to deal with sexual issues before they become sex crimes. It is not about condoning behaviors, it is
about minimizing risk.

Why should I listen to you?

You don't have to listen; if you don't like the message, then you don't need to be here, there are plenty enough
hate-mongering sites available to suit your fancy. However, as part of my penance, I made it a mission to seek the answers to
this sex offender issue. My status as a sex offender gives me the insight lacking in many of those who work on this issue in
one form or another. It is my hope the message is more important than the messenger, the mission more important than the
missionary.

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