Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is set to speak at a press conference on Thursday, July 31, to address proposed legislation targeting sexual crimes against children.
The bill seeks to expand the use of the death penalty for individuals convicted of sexually abusing minors. The press conference will be hosted by Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) and Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield).
The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. CDT in the Third Floor Briefing Room at the Alabama State House, located at 11 South Union Street in Montgomery. Additional details about the proposed legislation are expected to be rreleased after the briefing. WDNews will update as we learn more.