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Committee Hears Testimony From Victim’s Father

February 7th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Testimony was heard by the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday in Annapolis on a crime bill submitted by Democratic Delegate Elizabeth Embry.  House Bill 0301 would remove the opportunity for individuals convicted of rape to earn “good time” credits that would reduce their prison sentence.  Frank LaPere spoke before the committee – his daughter was murdered by a convicted sex offender who had enough credits to leave prison five years early…