Marsy’s Law for Montana reaction to Montana Supreme Court Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 1, 2017
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Chuck Denowh: 406-239-5952
Marsy’s Law for Montana reaction to Montana Supreme Court Ruling
(Helena, Mont.)—Marsy’s Law for Montana State Director Chuck Denowh issued the following statement in reaction to today’s Montana Supreme Court ruling on CI-116:
“The decision to strip Montana’s citizens of the crime victim rights they approved is disappointing, especially given the technical legal grounds employed by a few to detriment of many. The people of the state overwhelmingly supported Constitutional rights for victims of crime. We will continue to work to see that crime victims receive the equal rights that they deserve.
“According to the Montana Board of Crime Control, a rape occurs in Montana every 23 hours. Those who brought forward this case to Montana Supreme Court have denied those rape victims rights that voters approved by a two to one margin. Montana voters should expect those in key roles in the criminal justice process to follow the will of the voters despite this decision.”
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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.