A convicted sex offender filed an anonymous lawsuit, stating that Maine's sex offender laws are unconstitutional and that he should be removed from the state's online sex offender registry.

The suit, filed under the pseudonym "John Doe" in Kennebec County Superior Court, claims Maine's sex offender registry violates his personal safety and privacy.

The man committed a sexual crime against a 12-year-old boy in 1985, according to the report.

The man's lawsuit says he should not be publicly humiliated for something he did more than 20 years ago. His argument also includes statements that he is not dangerous or a threat to society.

The "John Doe" lawsuit comes just weeks after two men from Maine were murdered by a Canadian man after he tracked them through the state's online sex offender registry.

The report said support for the registry is still strong in the area.

"I think that they should register," resident Mary Vogel said. "It's a big topic here, especially in Maine. After what's just happened with the two shootings north of us, I think it's very important that they still have to register."

"I believe he deserves that scarlet letter," resident Susan Banden said. "And it's unfortunate because if you make an exception for one, it has to be made for many."

Under Maine's state law, the man calling himself 'John Doe' is required to register no matter how long it's been since his last offense.

He has filed a restraining order against the state. That request would legally allow him not to re-register until a judge rules on the lawsuit.

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