Bill introduced at Arizona Legislature named after Preston Lord
A bill recently introduced at the Arizona Legislature is attempting to amend the state's assault laws in response to the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord in Queen Creek. House Bill 2611 adds a provision to the definition of aggravated assault that would include a physical assault involving a person who is aided by two or more accomplices a Class 4 felony.
Family of Preston Lord supporting new AZ House bill
A new bill introduced to the Arizona State House, inspired by the death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, will increase penalties for assault cases that involve two or more accomplices. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.
Preston Lord's family gathers at Arizona Capitol in support of 'Preston's Law'
Preston Lord's family gathered at the AZ Capitol to back a bill that would make sentences tougher for people guilty of participating in group attacks.
MCAO, Arizona lawmakers to announce 'Preston's Law' at state capitol
State lawmakers and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office are set to introduce "Preston's Law" Thursday, legislation that seeks to strengthen the criteria for aggravated assault charges and more.
'Preston's Law' introduced in state House
House Bill 2611 would enhance penalties for aggravated assault charges if the attack involves two or more accomplices. The bill is named after Preston Lord, an East Valley teen who died after being brutally beaten outside a Halloween party in 2023.
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