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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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3 days ago

Victim testimony urges statute change after health‑care assault case; committee to revisit bill House Bill 242 would close a gap in Alaska’s sexual‑assault statute for incidents involving health‑care providers; victim testimony described how current law’s awareness requirement can prevent prosecution and urged lawmakers to change the law.

A courageous victim's testimony reveals shocking gaps in Alaska's sexual assault laws for healthcare workers, prompting urgent calls for reform to ensure justice for future victims.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 weeks ago

Committee advances 'Logan's Law' to tighten insanity defense rules and sentencing after 2015 murder House Bill 422, introduced as "Logan's Law," would amend Kentucky's insanity-defense standard, require consecutive sentences for multiple victims, change mandatory reentry-supervision eligibility, and raise the threshold for parole-eligible life terms. Supporters framed it as correcting a miscarriage of justice; defense attorneys warned of plea-bargain and caseload consequences. The committee reported the substitute favorably.

Kentucky's House Judiciary Committee has taken a significant step by advancing "Logan's Law," aiming to reform the insanity defense and ensure justice for victims' families.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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3 weeks ago

Survivors and advocates urge Kansas to bar NDAs in child‑abuse and trafficking settlements Dozens of survivors, advocates and faith leaders told the House Judiciary Committee that nondisclosure agreements silence victims and protect institutions; HB 26-88 would make NDAs in childhood sexual‑abuse or trafficking cases unenforceable in Kansas courts, with limited judicial exception.

Survivors and advocates are demanding an end to nondisclosure agreements that silence victims of childhood sexual abuse and trafficking, pushing for a groundbreaking bill in Kansas that could change the landscape of accountability forever.

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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1 month ago

Committee advances "Desiree's Law" to let prosecutors seek homicide charges when earlier injuries later prove fatal Senate Bill 92, prompted by the 2017 shooting of Desiree Turner and her subsequent 2025 death, would create a narrow exception allowing homicide charges when an earlier prosecution for injury preceded a later death; prosecutors and the victim's family urged passage while defense groups urged narrower language and credit-for-time-served protections.

"Desiree's Law" could change the legal landscape in Utah, allowing homicide charges for delayed deaths linked to prior injuries—will justice finally be served?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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1 month ago

Senate committee backs bill to toll reporting statute for mandatory child-abuse reporters The Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee favorably reported CS/SB590, which would toll the three-year statute of limitations for the third-degree felony of failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the crime is made known to law enforcement; an amendment made the change retroactive where the statute had not run by the bill's effective date.

A new bill in Florida could hold mandatory reporters accountable for failing to report child abuse, even years after the crime occurs.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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3 months ago

Parole denied for David Tyler Boyd amid law‑enforcement and victim opposition The Committee on Parole denied parole to David Tyler Boyd (DOC 751286) Dec. 9, 2025, after hearing from supporters and several law‑enforcement entities and victim family members; the panel cited the nature of the offense and opposition in its vote.

David Tyler Boyd’s parole was denied after a heated hearing, where family supporters clashed with the victim’s family and law enforcement over the nature of his crime.

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Citizen Portal News US

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5 months ago

Hearing Highlights Failures of Cashless Bail After Charlotte Murder Case Committee discusses cashless bail's impact following murder of Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte.

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee's recent hearing exposed the chilling consequences of cashless bail systems, spotlighting the tragic murder of a Ukrainian refugee and igniting urgent calls for reform.

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Citizen Portal News US

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5 months ago

Dina King urges North Carolina Congress to prioritize victim accountability and funding reforms King advocates for changes in bail policies and increased resources for prosecutors in Mecklenburg.

Dina King is calling for urgent reforms in Mecklenburg County's pretrial release policies, arguing that unsecured bonds jeopardize public safety and fail victims of violent crime.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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7 months ago

Court Hears Victim's Objection to Early Probation Termination in Misdemeanor Case Victim requests full two-year probation for defendant despite early termination report.

In a gripping court session, a victim's powerful plea stands against a request for early probation termination, raising crucial questions about justice and accountability.

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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7 months ago

Parole Board Denies Request Due to Victim Opposition and History of DWI Parole request denied unanimously due to public safety concerns and victim opposition.

In a gripping meeting, the Louisiana Board of Pardons and Parole unanimously denied a parole request, prioritizing public safety over a ticking clock and emotional pleas.

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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9 months ago

Families urge Nevada lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 304 targeting DUI loopholes Survivors of DUI victims advocate for SB 304 to hold impaired drivers accountable.

Emotional testimonies from families devastated by DUI tragedies are urging Nevada lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 304, a critical measure to close dangerous legal loopholes.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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10 months ago

Child USA advocates reforms to address child abuse and liability issues in Pennsylvania Child USA calls for comprehensive reforms to protect children while balancing institutional liabilities.

Pennsylvania is at a crossroads as lawmakers confront the urgent need to reform child abuse laws while balancing the protection of vulnerable children with the viability of essential services.

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 year ago

Lawmakers urged to hold federal officials accountable for sexual assault Legislators called for solidarity and support for all victims of sexual assault.

Lawmakers are demanding accountability for powerful officials accused of sexual assault, emphasizing the urgent need for solidarity with victims.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 year ago

Virginia lawmakers propose bill to hold employers liable for sexual assault by employees Virginia legislation aims to hold employers accountable for intentional torts like sexual assault.

Virginia lawmakers are taking a bold step to hold employers accountable for workplace sexual assaults, challenging the status quo of victim vulnerability.

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