Eric's Law

Eric's Law

The Issue

In light of the recent SECOND life sentence given to the inmate who mercilessly murdered Federal Corrections Officer Eric Williams, I propose that Pennsylvania Congressman Tom Marino and Senator Pat Toomey draft new legislation that stipulates a mandatory death penalty for the crime of killing a law enforcement officer on any level - be it a correctional officer, police officer, sheriff's deputy- anyone who has sworn an oath to serve, protect, and uphold the laws of our society.  This law is to send a message to future would-be offenders and a means to protect those who risk their lives every single day. Justice should NEVER fall short for those sworn to protect it!

It should be called Eric's Law

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The Issue

In light of the recent SECOND life sentence given to the inmate who mercilessly murdered Federal Corrections Officer Eric Williams, I propose that Pennsylvania Congressman Tom Marino and Senator Pat Toomey draft new legislation that stipulates a mandatory death penalty for the crime of killing a law enforcement officer on any level - be it a correctional officer, police officer, sheriff's deputy- anyone who has sworn an oath to serve, protect, and uphold the laws of our society.  This law is to send a message to future would-be offenders and a means to protect those who risk their lives every single day. Justice should NEVER fall short for those sworn to protect it!

It should be called Eric's Law

The Decision Makers

Representative Tom Marino
Representative Tom Marino

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Petition created on July 11, 2017