Anaheim City Council members Tuesday night are set to consider publicizing the names of men convicted of soliciting prostitutes.

The Orange County District Attorney’s office already issues press releases with the names of “johns” in a tactic known as “shaming.” According to a city staff report, sex purchasers fear being exposed more than they do criminal penalties.

To see the Anaheim council agenda, click here.

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