1. I have had several US visas in the past. I have changed my name *if* I was to travel to the US, would my new passport in some way link to my old name?
2. I know many have traveled on an ETSA - if you have succeeded in this, what was the media coverage of your conviction?

My conviction is convoluted (and very inaccurate) and involves something that was SOR notifiable - but that restriction ended a few years ago.

I have spent many happy years living and working in the US and would love to go back some day (post Trump). I know that if I were to apply for a Visa my details would be shared with many other countries - which will result in many issues. Equally I do understand that if I get turned away at the border that is the door shut for good.