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Murder victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law

February 24, 2019 / 02:00

This episode discusses California's Senate Bill 1391, which eliminates the option for 14 and 15-year-olds to be tried as adults. Cera Rice, granddaughter of Claudia Maupin, shares her personal connection to the issue and the impact of the bill on families and communities.

Cera explains the significance of Bill 1391 and her motivation to speak out against it. She emphasizes the need to educate the public and the governor about the consequences of the bill, highlighting that it affects more than just her family.

During a press conference, Cera's message resonated with others who have faced similar challenges. She recounts organizing a petition to gather support and the decision to hold a peaceful protest to draw attention to the issue.

Despite her efforts, Cera expresses her disappointment when the governor signs the bill, describing the overwhelming fear and disappointment felt by those affected.

TLDR

Cera Rice discusses California's Senate Bill 1391 and its impact on juvenile justice.

Episode

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Cera rice she is the granddaughter of Claudia Maupin one of Daniel Marcia's victims first tell me what 1391 is and
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why this was so tough for you so 1391 is the bill by the Senate here in California and it basically
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eliminates the option for a 15 or a 14-year old juvenile to ever be tried as an adult not everyone is capable of
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rehabilitation I needed to speak I needed to educate not only the governor but I needed to educate everybody that
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was out there that was willing to listen because this isn't just affecting me and
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it's not just affecting my family this is affecting our community so I spoke at the press conference and I I think that
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was the piece that really started to circulate the most the rapists the terrorists the mass shooters they're all
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out by 25 and in that process found other families that were that were also being faced by 1391 and decided it was
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in our best interest to first start a petition so we can get as many signatures on this petition we can get
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it in front of the governor and maybe he'll see it because there's a thousand signatures on it
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and from that we it just didn't seem like enough and we decided to do a peaceful protest I had a job to live my
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grandson's legacy and this is something she would have done and I just knew that
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I was gonna stand out there all day long in front of the governor's window and I
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did but he signed the bill he signed the bill huge disappointment utter disappointment and fear and fear
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the fear was overwhelming

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Episode Highlights

  • The Impact of Bill 1391
    Bill 1391 eliminates the option for juveniles to be tried as adults, affecting many families.
    “This isn't just affecting me and my family; this is affecting our community.”
    @ 00m 36s
    February 24, 2019
  • A Call to Action
    Faced with the consequences of Bill 1391, families unite to petition and protest.
    “We decided to do a peaceful protest.”
    @ 01m 17s
    February 24, 2019
  • Disappointment After Advocacy
    Despite efforts, the governor signs the bill, leading to feelings of disappointment and fear.
    “He signed the bill. Huge disappointment.”
    @ 01m 42s
    February 24, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • I had a job to live my grandson's legacy.
    Murder victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law
  • The fear was overwhelming.
    Murder victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law

Key Moments

  • Community Impact00:36
  • Legacy01:30
  • Disappointment01:42
  • Fear01:49