Convicted of rape II, Hartley tells judge he intentionally violated sexual notification act
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An Atmore man told Circuit Judge Todd Stearns that he intentionally violated the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act in hopes of staying in prison until he was released from having to register as a sex offender again.
Antonio Hartley, 28, with an address listed as 309 Dailey St., in the Robinsonville community, was charged with two counts of violating the SORNA.
One count states Hartley failed to register as a sex offender with the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office upon his release from jail and also failed to notify officials that he had moved from his 309 Dailey St., residence.
Hartley was convicted on June 21, 2013 of rape II for having sex with an underaged girl.
His latest arrest came for failing to comply with the SORNA.
He told the judge that he intentionally violated the act, knowing he would be arrested.
Judge Stearns issued Hartley a $250,000 bond with the stipulation that if he is released, he will be required to wear an ankle monitor.
Under Alabama law, Hartley will have to continue to register as a sex offender as long as he lives.
