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Celeste Rivas Hernandez Family Invokes Marsy’s Law Ahead of D4vd Arraignment

After Burke’s arrest, the teen’s family hires a wrongful death lawyer and invokes Marsy’s Law to ensure their voice is heard The post Celeste Rivas Hernandez Family Invokes Marsy’s...

Florida landmarks being lighted purple in honor of ‘Marsy’s Law’ during Crime Victim’s Rights Week

8 buildings will be cast in purple in Florida to honor Marcy's Law protecting victims of crime. The post Florida landmarks being lighted purple in honor of ‘Marsy’s Law’ during Cr...

'Valerie's Law' moves step closer to remove guardianship rights from convicted killers

The law is named after Valerie French Kilroy, a mother of three who was killed by her husband.

Should a Murder Victim Have Rights in the Criminal Justice Process?

The conventional view in American criminal justice is that the victim's representative should be able to assert rights on behalf of the deceased victim in a homicide case--a view t...

‘Bailey’s Law’ clears House of Commons hurdle to toughen intimate partner violence laws

Bailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with first-degree murder and is awaiting a trial date. If approved by the Senate, the bill would move to receive royal assent.

Gov. Andy Beshear signs ‘Logan’s Law’ to strengthen Kentucky sentencing and parole for violent offenders

UPDATE: April 2 at 2:30 p.m. Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 422, known as “Logan’s Law,” to strengthen Kentucky’s sentencing and parole laws for serious and violent crimes. Th...

Legislation on Valerie's Law passes first stage in Dáil

Legislation that would prevent someone who has killed their child's other parent from automatically keeping their guardianship rights, has passed the first stage of the Dáil. The l...

Mental Health Law Needs a Family Bill of Rights

More consensus is emerging that mental health law should better inform and engage loved ones of those with serious mental illness.

Gov. Beshear signs 'Logan's Law' bill named after slain 6-year-old boy

The bill, called "Logan's Law," was named after 6-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his home in 2015.

‘Gabie Renaud’ law would let Quebecers see police files on intimate partners

A bill to allow women to find out if their partner has a history of violence was tabled on Wednesday. The post ‘Gabie Renaud’ law would let Quebecers see police files on intimate p...

Gov. Andy Beshear signs Logan’s Law to strengthen Kentucky sentencing and parole for violent offenders

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) — Gov. Andy Beshear signed a House Bill 422 on Thursday to strengthen Kentucky’s sentencing and parole for violent offenders. The bill, known as “L...

New "Valerie’s Law" to allow courts to strip spouse-killers of parental rights

Legislation that would allow courts to strip or restrict the guardianship rights of parents convicted of killing their partner is set to be approved by Cabinet tomorrow.

In response to mall shooting, Gov. Landry signs law expanding what constitutes first-degree murder

BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law on Monday expanding the state's definition of first-degree murder, a move in response to a deadly mass sho...

DeSantis signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ wants Leon County judge impeached

SC lawmakers introduce legislation named after slain Waxhaw college student

COLUMBIA, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A year after Logan Federico’s murder, congressional lawmakers introduced legislation to crack down on repeat offenders. Federico, a Waxhaw native...

Beshear signs bill aimed at tightening sentencing, parole rules for violent offenders in Kentucky

The bill is named after 6-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed when Ronald Exantus broke into his family home on Douglas Avenue in Versailles on Dec. 7, 2015.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week observed in Yuma

YUMA, (ARIZ)- National Crime Victims' Rights Week is this week. Tonight a gathering was held to highlight the focus of honoring survivors and protecting victims' rights and service...

'Trey's Law' introduced in Ohio to prevent silencing of child sexual abuse survivors

A recently introduced Ohio bill aims to ban nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements regarding child sexual abuse. 

Bill named after Crystal Rogers headed to Gov. Beshear's desk

Under the "Crystal Rogers Act," the window to prosecute someone who secretly records grand jury proceedings would be extended.

New DC bills seek to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro are working together in an effort to help victims and survivors of domestic violence get justice and keep them safe. “On...

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Crime Bills

Governor DeSantis signed crime bills, including Missy's Law. The post Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Crime Bills appeared first on West Orlando News.

Gov. Andy Beshear signs Logan's Law to strengthen Kentucky sentencing and parole for violent offenders

Gov. Andy Beshear signed a House Bill 422 on Thursday to strengthen Kentucky's sentencing and parole for violent offenders.

Sign waving, candlelight vigil marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

The community is invited to a sign waving, ceremony and candlelight vigil hosted by the County of Maui Department of the Prosecuting Attorney in observance of National Crime Victim...

“Ley Vicente” propone cambios para otorgar custodias temporales en BC

Mexicali, BC (t3).- En medio de la consternación por la muerte del menor Vicente, su padre, Juan Carlos Meza, impulsa una propuesta ciudadana para modificar el proceso de asignació...