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Marsy’s Law will give crime victims a much-deserved voice in Kentucky’s justice system
by Eileen Recktenwald, Dorislee Gilbert, and Caroline Ruschell Sometimes simply having a voice in the process and being treated with respect makes...
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STATEMENTS: Marsy's Law Passes Senate
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2020) — Marsy's Law for Kentucky released the following statements today regarding the state Senate’s passage of Senate Bill...
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STATEMENTS: Marsy's Law Passes Senate Committee
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 19, 2020) — Marsy's Law for Kentucky released the following statements today regarding the passage of Senate Bill 15 out of the...
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Taking a stand for victims - Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel
No one asks to be a crime victim. For many, the experience is the worst situation they will ever face. And for some, it is also their last. My...
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Victims of crime are still counting on you, Kentucky
by Senator Whitney Westerfield In 2018, the General Assembly and Kentucky voters demonstrated their strong support for crime victims when they...
Marsy’s Law Is Back For Kentucky’s 2020 Legislative Session
A Kentucky lawmaker has reintroduced a bill that would give crime victims the same rights afforded to the accused, including a voice in the criminal...
Kentucky Republican introduces Marsy's Law to General Assembly following Bevin's pardons
Following hundreds of pardons from former Gov. Matt Bevin, a Kentucky Republican has introduced Marsy's Law to the 2020 General Assembly. Whitney...
Lawmakers respond to Bevin's flurry of pardons with bills
FRANKFORT -- Responding to former Gov. Matt Bevin's flurry of last-minute pardons, Kentucky lawmakers have introduced bills that would put checks on...
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Marsy's Law Returns: Advocates Re-Energized To Bring Constitutional Rights To Kentucky Crime Victims
Senator Westerfield calls for General Assembly to send victims’ rights to the ballot once again Frankfort, Ky. (January 9, 2020) – Marsy’s Law for...
Westerfield files Marsy's Law again
Sen. Whitney Westerfield is trying again to get Marsy's Law passed in Kentucky as a constitutional amendment. Filed as Senate Bill 15 on Thursday,...
The Push to get a Crime Victim's Bill of Rights in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Legislation to create a crime victim’s bill of rights in the Kentucky Constitution has been re-filed. Sen. Whitney Westerfield,...
Marsy's Law for Kentucky Petition for Rehearing
Please find below the Marsy's Law for Kentucky Petition for Rehearing.
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Marsy's Law for Kentucky Releases Statements Regarding Supreme Court Decision
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2019 Media Contact: Steve Bryant Steve@RunSwitchPR.com 502.296.1863 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 13, 2019) — Marsy's Law for...
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Marsy’s Law Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week While Supporters Hope for a Positive Decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court
Louisville, Ky. (April 8, 2019) – Marsy’s Law for Kentucky and its many supporters are hopeful that the annual National Crime Victims’ Rights Week...
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Advocates cite ‘milestone year’ for Marsy’s Law, hoping Supreme Court upholds voters
Via Ky Forward: 2018 was a milestone year for crime victims’ rights in Kentucky thanks to courageous legislators, determined advocates and hundreds...