Forum (Forum & Focus)
Jan. 14, 2009
Rehashing Old Laws Won't Do More to Protect Crime Victims
Most of the provisions in the recently passed Proposition 9 only rehash existing laws, writes Antonio R. Sarabia II. - Forum Column
FORUM COLUMN
By Antonio R. Sarabia II Proposition 9, the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008, also called Marsy's Law, passed with almost 54 percent of the popular vote. It is an interesting proposition, starting with its supporters. Henry Nicholas, one of the cofounders of Broadcom, contributed almost $5 million toward its passage. His sister, Marsy, was murdered, hence the name of the bill. Nicholas is now facing a federal indictment for a numbe...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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