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Murder victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law

February 24, 2019 / 02:00

This episode discusses California Senate Bill 1391, which affects juvenile justice, featuring Cera Rice, granddaughter of Claudia Maupin, a victim of Daniel Marcia.

Cera Rice shares her personal connection to the issue, explaining how the bill eliminates the option for 14 and 15-year-olds to be tried as adults. She emphasizes the importance of educating the public and the governor about the implications of this legislation.

During a press conference, Cera spoke out against the bill, highlighting the impact on families and communities. She mentions gathering signatures for a petition to present to the governor, aiming to raise awareness and push for change.

Cera describes her experience of organizing a peaceful protest in front of the governor's office, motivated by her desire to honor her grandmother's legacy. Despite her efforts, she expresses disappointment when the governor signed the bill, leaving her with feelings of fear and frustration.

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 juvenile trials for certain ages, sparking community outrage.
    “Not everyone is capable of rehabilitation.”
    @ 00m 23s
    February 24, 2019
  • A Call to Action
    Families unite to petition against Bill 1391, seeking to influence the governor.
    “We decided to do a peaceful protest.”
    @ 01m 17s
    February 24, 2019

Episode Quotes

  • This isn't just affecting me and my family.
    Murder victims’ family speaks out against controversial Calif. law
  • He signed the bill. Huge disappointment.
    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
  • Petition for Change01:02
  • Disappointment01:39
  • Overwhelming Fear01:49