The Oregonian had nothing to do with the  timing, a local sheriff was actually doing his job, following up on sex offenders in the area who had failed to register as required and surprise surprise this kid was one of them. Had he complied with state laws and the condition of his parole and registered when he went in to renew his drivers license upon turning 21 this may not have leaked, I imagine he was trying to get away without registering to keep his secrets buried while his stock/interest in the MLB rose.  Had he been a responsible adult and registered his juvenile record may not have come out.