Attack on Guerrette Family Is Further Evidence That Statutory Laws Are Inadequate
The horrific, near-deadly machete attack on the Guerrette family in Pittston in 2008 might have been avoided. Had Marsy’s Law for Maine been in place, with the constitutional requirement that the Guerrette family be notified…
Victims’ Rights Takes Center Stage in April – NCVRW 2018
Every year, organizations around the country honor crime victims during a week of observance under the leadership of the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) at the U.S. Department of Justice. That week is called…
Domestic Violence Victims Need and Deserve More in Maine
Recent news from Portland has hit close to home for all of us at Marsy’s Law for Maine. It was reported that Sohka Khuon was allegedly killed by her longtime domestic partner. Khoun was shot multiple…
It Was The Most Beautiful Day – Art Jette’s Story
One of Marsy’s Law for Maine’s biggest supporters and advocates is Art Jette. Art is our Somerset County Chair, he heads the Maine Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children, and he and his family are…
Supporting Crime Victims Through the Holiday Season
Much has been in the news this holiday season about serious crimes in Maine and missing persons, many of whom are victims of the most serious crime of all – murder. It also has been…
Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage Endorses Marsy’s Law
We are thrilled to announce that Maine’s First Lady, Ann LePage, has endorsed Marsy’s Law for Maine, and we are honored that she will serve as our State Chairperson. Equal rights for crime victims is…
Franklin County Chair Sheriff Scott Nichols Discusses Support for Marsy’s Law
Sheriff Scott Nichols, Marsy’s Law for Maine Franklin County chair, recently talked about why he supports the equal rights Marsy’s Law will afford Maine crime victims. In his words: “The rights of the accused are…
Giving Thanks for You
With Thanksgiving upon us, the holiday season begins. For those who have lost loved ones, it can be the toughest time of year, especially for people who have lost a family member or friend to…
Supporters Standing Together For Crime Victims’ Rights In Our State
We want to thank Marsy’s Law for Maine supporters for their incredible response after a recent editorial in one of Maine’s daily newspapers questioned the need for a Victims’ Bill of Rights in Maine. Like…
Ensuring Equal Rights In Cases of Domestic Violence
During this third week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, all of us at Marsy’s Law for Maine continue to honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence, as well as their advocates. The statistics on domestic…
Spreading Awareness of Domestic Violence in October
For the last 30 years, October has marked Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) across the country. DVAM mourns those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrates those who have survived, and connects those who…
Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson Joins Law Enforcement Endorsing Marsy’s Law for Maine
Recently, Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson joined other law enforcement leaders in endorsing Marsy’s Law for Maine. Law enforcement are on the front lines in communities across Maine every day, not just dealing with criminals…
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.