Sharing with you an FAQ from NYS Senator's Liz Krueger's web page

I'm sharing this response to FAQs about the Reproductive Health Act from NYS Senator's Liz Krueger's FAQ web page, because I want to make it clear that the justice system has failed us from the very beginning of this case.  

BEGIN FAQ:

Question: If a woman’s pregnancy is ended as a result of domestic abuse or assault, will she have legal recourse to seek justice?

Answer: Violent attacks on people are a heinous crime, and the loss of a wanted pregnancy is tragic and devastating. The RHA does not change the ability to charge and sentence perpetrators of such crimes appropriately. Before the RHA, first and second degree abortion charges carried a penalty of 2-7 and 1.5-4 years respectively. Physical assault on a woman resulting in the loss of pregnancy qualifies as a charge of first degree assault, which carries a much higher penalty of 5-25 years. If a woman is killed in such an attack, a murder charge carries a sentence of 25 years to life. Furthermore, judges have discretion when sentencing to increase the penalty for particularly violent or brutal crimes. Finally, additional charges may be pressed as well, such as kidnapping, depending on the circumstances of the crime.

Abortion is healthcare, not a crime. Women who are attacked while pregnant are still fully protected by New York State law, and every domestic violence advocacy organization in New York State supported the RHA. 

END FAQ 

Really, how is/was my daughter fully protected by the law, if,

1) the murderer was NEVER CHARGED with FETAL HOMICIDE and

2) we still haven't progressed with the case through the judicial process because the defense has not submitted required documentation? 

3) How will the judge exercise discretion when sentencing, if the perpetrator of this crime is granted extension after extension, and allowed to delay the process of justice being served? When will we ever get to sentencing, if we are in the same place we were, some 16 months later? How is this getting justice for my daughter and unborn grandson, who are both in a grave site just blocks from the court of justice?

This is why I need all of your support.  The system uses delay tactics to make people forget.  This is another one of those tactics playing out.  The justice system is arduous and bureaucratic and not on the side of victims.  

Please support our cause to get justice for my daughter and unborn grandson.  Please sign this petition and share it.  Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Beverly, Jenny's Mom