Published 1 month ago • loading... • Updated 1 month ago

'Preston's Law' introduced in state House

Summary by Fox 10 Phoenix

House Bill 2611 would enhance penalties for aggravated assault charges if the attack involves two or more accomplices. The bill is named after Preston Lord, an East Valley teen who died after being brutally beaten outside a Halloween party in 2023. Seven suspects have been charged in Lord's death.

4 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

All About Arizona News

“Preston’s Law” Introduced to Strengthen Penalties for Group Assaults in Arizona

PHOENIX – A new bill named “Preston’s Law” (HB2611) has been introduced in the Arizona Legislature to address the growing issue of coordinated group assaults, often referred to as “swarming.” Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell and State Representative Matt Gress announced the bill on Wednesday, emphasizing its potential to strengthen penalties and deliver justice for victims of such attacks. Source

1 month ago

Read Full Article

Fox 10 Phoenix

'Preston's Law' introduced in state House

1 month ago

Read Full Article

KPNX

Bill introduced at Arizona Legislature named after Preston Lord

A bill introduced at the Arizona Legislature is attempting to amend the state's assault laws in response to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord in Queen Creek.

1 month ago·Phoenix, United States

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year