Judge to Decide ‘Marsy’s Law’ Ballot Question In Kentucky
October 9, 2018 – Quotes & Mentions
Associated Press
"On election day, the Kentucky legislature will ask voters a yes or no question:
“Are you in favor of providing constitutional rights to victims of crime, including the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and the right to be informed and to have a voice in the judicial process?”
Voting “yes” would change the state’s constitution, guaranteeing victims have rights like those accused of a crime. But the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers says the wording of the ballot question is misleading, and Tuesday they asked a state judge to block the referendum from happening."
