Commentary: We agree that Marsy’s Law offers only empty promises; it’s bad for victims, wrong for KY
By Sen. John Schickel, (R) District 11 Shane Young, Commonwealth Attorney Heather Gatnarek, ACLU-KY Staff Attorney Scott Hofstra, United Kentucky…
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Commentary: Marsy’s Law for Kentucky — crime victims deserve it; it’s time to stand up for them
Dr. Emily Bonistall Postel Marsy’s Law for Kentucky No one asks to be a crime victim. For many, the experience…
Marsy’s Law for KY launches advertising campaign for only constitutional amendment on the ballot
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an organization supporting equal rights for crime victims, launched a substantial statewide television advertising campaign encouraging…
Whitney Westerfield: First step for victims’ rights complete, more work to be done in November
Last year in Kentucky there were 23,785 felony cases that resulted in a conviction. In each case, there was a…
Michelle Kuiper: I’m a survivor and a statistic, so I can speak to the need to pass Marsy’s Law
“When I look at Lady Justice, I want to see the justice scales balanced and equal. Marsy’s Law passing in…
Ashlea Christiansen: Marsy’s Law for Kentucky advances, protects rights for crime victims
Two seemingly insignificant hours have the power to change the fate of the many people affected by crime – sexual…
Letter to the Editor: Sister of murder victim urges passage of ‘Marsy’s Law’ to protect victims’ rights
Editor, After my brother’s murder in 2000, I had to quickly learn to navigate our criminal justice system. Recently, I…