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Prosecutors agree to dismiss Louisville police citation of homeless, pregnant woman
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Prosecutors agree to dismiss Louisville police citation of homeless, pregnant woman

  • Jason Riley
  • Updated Jan 30, 2025

After the hearing, Assisting County Attorney Erin White said, “after our review of the evidence in that case, we decided that was the best decision, the just decision.”

Louisville court program created to help instead of punish homeless charged with 'unlawful camping'
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Louisville court program created to help instead of punish homeless charged with 'unlawful camping'

  • Jason Riley
  • Updated Jan 29, 2025

Unlawful camping citations will be heard in Jefferson District Court’s “Unlawful Camping,” docket, which will be held every month to help those charged meet up with service agencies to them get back on their feet instead of going to jail.

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Homeless advocacy groups refute claim that city, LMPD are offering services, shelter
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Homeless advocacy groups refute claim that city, LMPD are offering services, shelter

  • Christie Battista
  • Updated Dec 21, 2024

Video of a Louisville Metro Police lieutenant giving a citation to a homeless woman in labor has advocacy groups calling on the city's mayor to take action.

Dozens of new Kentucky laws take effect July 15 impact cannabis, school safety and more
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Dozens of new Kentucky laws take effect July 15 impact cannabis, school safety and more

  • Updated Jul 12, 2024

The Kentucky legislative session filed more than 1,200 bills, and more than 200 of those bills were successfully enacted into law.

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US Supreme Court decision on homelessness likely to prevent some Safer Kentucky Act legal challenges
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US Supreme Court decision on homelessness likely to prevent some Safer Kentucky Act legal challenges

  • Katrina Nickell
  • Updated Jun 28, 2024

The Safer Kentucky Act allows local governments to designate public areas for camping and otherwise threatens jail time if camping in spaces other than the designated areas.

Kentucky crime bill to become law after lawmakers vote to override Beshear veto
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Kentucky crime bill to become law after lawmakers vote to override Beshear veto

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Apr 15, 2024

Dubbed the 'Safer Kentucky Act,' House Bill 5 makes sweeping changes to the state's crime statutes. 

Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes controversial 'Safer Kentucky Act'
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Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes controversial 'Safer Kentucky Act'

  • Updated Apr 10, 2024

In part, the House Bill 5 would overhaul key parts of the state's criminal code, including adding crimes like carjacking, to Kentucky's list of violent offenses.

Sweeping Kentucky crime bill moves closer to law after advancing in Senate committee
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Sweeping Kentucky crime bill moves closer to law after advancing in Senate committee

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Mar 14, 2024

House Bill 5, dubbed the "Safer Kentucky Act," passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 7-3 vote Thursday. 

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Safer Kentucky Act passes House with 3 strikes rule, charitable bail up for debate in Senate
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Safer Kentucky Act passes House with 3 strikes rule, charitable bail up for debate in Senate

  • Darby Beane
  • Updated Jan 26, 2024

The Kentucky House passed sweeping criminal justice legislation on Thursday known as the Safer Kentucky Act. The bill now heads to the Senate.

Kentucky House passes crime bill with tougher sentences, including three-strikes penalty
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Kentucky House passes crime bill with tougher sentences, including three-strikes penalty

  • By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press
  • Updated Jan 26, 2024

The legislation — a priority for the Republican-dominated chamber — would bring a multitude of changes to the Bluegrass State's criminal code. 

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