Attorney General Coleman applauds domestic violence bill
AG Coleman says Chairman James Tipton of Taylorsville, Kentucky introduced HB 38, which makes repeated violations of protective orders a felony offense.
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'Domestic violence is one of the most serious threats facing our Commonwealth. It impacts children, parents, families and entire communities, and it presents one of the greatest dangers for law enforcement. I'm grateful to Chairman Tipton and the Kentucky House for staring into the face of this darkness with this legislation,' said Attorney General Coleman. 'By increasing penalties for offenders and better protecting victims, we can give new tools to prosecutors, victims advocates and law enforcement. I look forward to working closely with Senators to pass meaningful legislation to deter this criminal conduct and keep Kentucky families safe.'
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Officials say in August of last year, Erica Riley and her mother, Janet, were killed in Elizabethtown, Kentucky just moments before they were set to appear in court for an emergency protective order.
If anyone has been a victim of a crime, contact the Attorney General's Victim Resource and Referral Line at (800) 372-2551.
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