The Push to get a Crime Victim's Bill of Rights in Kentucky

Admin Jan 09, 2020

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Legislation to create a crime victim’s bill of rights in the Kentucky Constitution has been re-filed.

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, re-introduced Marsy's Law Thursday. The substance of the amendment mirrors what passed in 2018 but includes one new provision ensuring victims have the right to be heard and notified in the consideration of any pardon, commutation of sentence or granting of a reprieve.

Marsy’s Law Honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week While Supporters Hope for a Positive Decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court

Admin : Apr 08, 2019

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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Congressman John Yarmuth Endorses Marsy's Law For Kentucky

Admin : Jul 10, 2018

CONGRESSMAN JOHN YARMUTH ENDORSES MARSY’S LAW FOR KENTUCKY Yarmuth encourages voters to support constitutional amendment for crime victims’...

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

Admin : Oct 09, 2020

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...