ICYMI: “Operative Pushing Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment”
An experienced Republican political operative is pushing a ballot measure to expand the rights of crime victims during court proceedings and criminal trials and enshrine those rights in the South Dakota Constitution. Jason Glodt, who…
Marsy’s Law For Hawaii Executive Director Marci Lopes Excited About Working For Victims’ Rights
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins the State Coordinator for Marsys Law in Illinois. Jennifer was very inspiring and shared how it is history making for us in…
ICYMI: “Possible Measure To Strengthen Crime Victims Rights”
The Attorney General’s office on Monday released official language for a ballot petition aimed at strengthening rights for crime victims. The initiated constitutional amendment could expand the right’s state laws offer crime victims and place…
Marsy’s Law For Montana Welcomes Kelsen Young To Steering Committee
Marsy’s Law for Montana is pleased to announce the addition of Kelsen Young to their statewide steering committee. Kelsen is the Executive Director of the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, a position she’s…
Marsy’s Law Will Ensure Your Rights As New Conviction Review Unit Gets Underway
In the 165-year history of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the thousands of prosecutors who have stood before judges and juries on behalf of the people have done so with a common purpose…
Marsy’s Law Is Working And More People Are Using Its Provisions
The alleged victims in a North County fraud case say they should have been notified before the defendants’ seven felonies were reduced to misdemeanors. But during a hearing on the issue Wednesday, a defense attorney…
Our Prayers For The Victims In South Carolina
“Police in Charleston, S.C., say a man they suspect opened fire and killed nine people during a Wednesday prayer meeting at one of the city’s oldest historically black churches has been captured.” Police are calling…
Attorney General Laxalt “Strongly Supportive” Of Marsy’s Law
Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt on Thursday lauded new laws that will stiffen penalties for sex crimes against minors and make publishing “revenge porn” illegal. Clark County District Attorney Steven Wolfson joined Laxalt to speak…
State Senate Must Act For Crime Victims, Voters
Last November, Illinois voters recognized the significance in passing the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights constitutional amendment, also known as Marsy’s Law for Illinois. The ballot measure received 2.7 million votes, making it the highest…
ICYMI: “Tribute Held For Victims And Survivors Of Crime”
A tribute to victims and survivors of crime was held Friday. The event at the Mission Memorial Auditorium allowed survivors to share their personal stories with friends and loved ones, and honor those who did…
Nevada Needs Marsy’s Law
This past week was National Crime Victims Week. It was the perfect time to put partisan politics aside and come together as Nevadans, with the important goal of ensuring crime victims have a voice in…
ICYMI: “Hawaii Needs A ‘Marsy’s Law’ To Ensure Victims Rights”
This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. When violent crimes occur in our state, we hear about the perpetrator, but the aftermath for the victims and their families receives little, if any, attention. Most…
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.