Measure will allow violent murderers out of prison early.
SACRAMENTO – Tomorrow, Thursday August 22, victim advocates, law enforcement, and Legislative Republicans will gather at the State Capitol to condemn the dangerous and pro-criminal bill, Senate Bill 94 (Cortese).
SB 94 would allow murderers serving life without parole to have their sentences overturned, giving some of the most violent killers in our prisons an opportunity to walk free and forcing their victims’ families to fight for justice at parole hearings.
The early release of violent criminals is an affront to victims, their families and all Californians concerned about rising crime.
After failing to pass last year, SB 94 was recently revived by Democrats to possibly be voted on before the legislative session ends August 31.
WHAT:
A press conference opposing a bill to allow killers serving life without parole for first degree murder to have their sentences overturned.
WHO:
Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City)
Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego)
Assemblyman Bill Essayli (R-Corona)
Assemblyman Greg Wallis (R-Bermuda Dunes)
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Nigel)
Assemblywoman Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach)
Assemblyman Tri Ta (R-Westminster)
Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson)
Senator Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta)
Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Huntington Beach)
Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber)
Harriet Salarno, Founder/Chairperson, Crime Victims United
Lauren Pettigrew, Crime Victims United
Anabel Velasquez, The (Em)power + Resilience Project
Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff
Other Legislative Republicans
WHEN:
Thursday, August 22, 2024
8:30 AM
WHERE:
Inside the State Capitol, Room 127
LIVESTREAM:
The press conference will be streamed live at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/SbFgCNJpadA
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