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Crime Victims’ Rights Advocates Hold Press Conference in St. Petersburg to Announce Major Endorsement of Marsy’s Law for Florida

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WHAT: Advocates of crime victims’ rights are holding a press conference tomorrow to announce a major endorsement of Marsy’s Law for Florida, an effort to amend the state constitution to provide equal rights for crime victims. Marsy’s Law for Florida is currently under consideration by the Florida Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) as Proposal 96. If approved by the CRC, a proposed constitutional amendment providing equal rights for crime victims will be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot.

WHO: Senator Lauren Book
Senator Darryl Rouson
CRC Commissioner and Proposal Sponsor Tim Cerio
CRC Commissioner Belinda Keiser
Justice Coalition Executive Director Michael Liles
Connie Rose, Tampa/St. Petersburg area survivor
Victims and Victim Advocates

WHEN: Tuesday, March 13
9 a.m.

The press conference can also be viewed via Facebook Live on the Marsy’s Law for Florida Facebook page.

WHERE: Grand Ballroom Salon 2
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater
12600 Roosevelt Blvd. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33716