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10 Memorable Moments From 2021

So many memorable moments. Looking back over the past year, we are so thankful for the ways Kentuckians have supported – and utilized - Marsy’s Law....

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Op-Ed: During Crime Victims' Rights Week, Kentuckians have something to celebrate

When the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, it brought with it a sudden loss of stability and control, isolation and helplessness. The...

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During Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Kentuckians can celebrate progress

When the pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, it brought with it a sudden loss of stability and control, isolation, and helplessness....

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Marsy’s Law for Kentucky Officially Takes Effect, Finally Giving Equal Rights to Crime Victims

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Woody Maglinger 270.302.6642 woody@runswitchpr.com State Board of Elections certifies results of November...

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Kentucky Voters Say YES! to Amendment #1 (Marsy's Law)

Marsy’s Law will now be added to Kentucky’s constitution, ensuring the inclusion, participation, and respect of victims and their families as they...

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STATEMENT: Marsy’s Law for Kentucky Response to Courier Journal Story on Privacy Language in Amendment 1

It is false that any police officer will be able to conceal their name. Marsy’s Law for Kentucky does not shield police officers’ identities, period....

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Why We Do What We Do Featuring Dorislee Gilbert

Dorislee Gilbert is the Executive Director of The Mary Byron Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing justice to end intimate...

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Letter to the Editor: As sister of a murder victim and advocate for victims’ families, I support Marsy’s Law

Letter to the Editor: As the sister of a murder victim and an advocate working daily with victims’ families across the Commonwealth, I was deeply...

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OP-ED: Kentucky crime victims deserve equal rights

Most people want one thing above all else when it comes to dealing with the criminal justice system: fairness. But fairness only comes when both...

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OP-ED: Give crime victims rights too. Vote yes on Marsy's Law in November

Did you know that, in addition to choices for federal, state and local representatives, your November general election ballot will feature a critical...

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Letter to the Editor: Writer encourages support for Marsy's Law

By: Kasey Wolfe, Bowling Green Daily News This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the 2020 theme is “Seek Justice, Ensure Victims’...

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Marsy’s Law heads back to Kentucky ballots

By: Scott Burchett, WNKY40 BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky’s lawmakers voted to put Marsy’s Law back on the ballot in November’s election. Because the...

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House Passes Marsy’s Law, Sends Constitutional Amendment to Kentucky Voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Woody Maglinger 270.302.6642 woody@runswitchpr.com FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 14, 2020) — Marsy's Law for Kentucky...

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STATEMENTS: Marsy's Law Passes House Committee

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2020) — Marsy's Law for Kentucky released the following statements regarding today’s successful passage of Senate Bill 15...

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OP-ED: Kentucky voters deserve another opportunity to decide on Marsy’s Law

OP-ED by Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel – Director of Outreach, Marsy’s Law for Kentucky In this time of significant uncertainty, we commend the Kentucky...

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