Last week I was a guest on the Bill Carroll Show (KFI AM640) to talk about a killer who will not go free thanks to our efforts to support Victims Rights. Listen to my interview using this link:
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Cathy Thomas Speaks Out About Her Son, Kelly Thomas', Life
2011-10-11 08:40:26.0
We have not heard a lot yet from Cathy Thomas, mother of Kelly Thomas. But this article written by Denise Carson portrays a caring and passionate parent who wants to make sure that Kelly's life is celebrated. Every crime victim family member reacts differently to the tragedy of murder. We at Marsy's Law and those of us involved in the crime victims' movement welcome this public portrayal of courage, hope and optimism.
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/kelly-321220-cathy-life.html
A Victory for Crime Survivors in Orange County Court
2011-10-07 19:09:15.0
I am pleased to be the attorney for my dear friends Genelle & Jack Reilly. This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., the Reillys asserted their Marsy's Law rights to Judge Robinson and served notice on the District Attorney and Public Defender. We return to court on December 1, where Urdiales will be arraigned and we will argue for media access in the courtroom. I am proud of how tall and strong the Reillys stood up as crime survivors for their daughter, Robbin Brandley, who was murdered in 1986 at the age of 23.
See the latest story from the Orange County Register along with links to their photo gallery. We will be posting additional stories and videos as they become available. -- TS
Serial killer in O.C. to face more charges
Saddleback College student Robbin Brandley, slain in 1986, is among the victims of former Marine Andrew Urdiales, prosecutors say.
| THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Jack Reilley, left, and his wife Genelle, parents of Robbin Brandley, who was murdered in 1986, speak to the media during a press conference at the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana after Andrew Urdiales, 47, who confessed to the killing, appeared in court for an arraignment hearing. The family's attorney, Todd Spitzer, center, listens in.
PHOTO BY LEONARD ORTIZ,
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
SANTA ANA – A convicted Illinois triple murderer has been extradited to Orange County and will appear before a judge Friday to face charges in the slayings of five Southern California women, including a vicious stabbing of a Saddleback College student more than a quarter century ago.
Client Louise Armstrong Emerges Victorious
2011-10-05 17:51:31.0
I am very proud to have worked side by side with Attorney Louise Armstrong who was brutally attacked during a car-jacking and robbery in the City of Anaheim. Please read her story in a trade publication that follows her industry by clicking anywhere on this box. I wish I could tell all my clients and the victim community that things were perfect since we passed Marsy’s Law in November of 2008. It’'s better; but it’s far from perfect. Collectively, we are making a significant difference, one victim at a time. Her attacker was sentenced to 16 years state prison. Once we got coordinated with the deputy district attorney, we worked well together as a team. Despite numerous Marsy's Law violations as outlined in the article, the prosecutor assigned the case for trial did an outstanding job working with me and my Louise. Now that Nolan is in state prison doing 85% of his time because of the strikes he pled guilty to, it is so good to see Louise finally calm and happy.
Congratulations.
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