Vereb Introduces Victims' Rights Legislation
The local state representative unveiled legislation to changes the state’s Crime Victims Act, allowing victims a right to speak at parole hearings of prisoners.
State Representative Mike Vereb (R-150) unveiled legislation to change Pennsylvania’s Crime Victims Act yesterday, inspired by the high-profile murder of Ellen Gregory Robb, who was bludgeoned to death by her husband, Rafael, in 2006. Vereb has worked closely with the Gregory family when Rafael Robb was set to be released from prison after serving only half of his ten-year maximum sentence. The Gregory family was unable to gain a presence in front of the parole board to object the release without the help of Vereb, Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, and other elected officials. “It is so important that victims’ and their families’ voices be heard,” said Vereb. “In this particular case, the Gregory family did not …
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Brick Sturner
12:51 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2013
Let me get this straight… Definition: A, "Straw Man purchase," refers to a person LEGALLY able to purchase firearms, does so, but sells/gives them to a person NOT LEGALLY able to do so. Explanation 1: If you are convicted of a Straw Man purchase, you are convicted of a felony. Premise 1: ANYONE convicted of a felony is not able to buy guns. At least you'd think... Background: Plymouth Meeting, PA… more ›