Teen violence: Maricopa County Attorney proposes legislation to target 'swarming'

County Attorney Proposes New ‘Swarming’ Legislation to Combat Teen Violence

QUEEN CREEK, AZ – In response to increasing teen violence and group attacks, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has announced a proposed statutory change that would create a new category of crime called “swarming.” Supported by Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley, Queen Creek Police Chief, and state legislators, the proposed legislation aims to target groups who commit violent assaults… Source

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Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Wednesday she’s working with two legislators to introduce legislation next session aimed at increasing penalties for perpetrators of group violence. The proposed measure is an effort to hold individuals who commit teen violence accountable, Mitchell said. During a press conference in Queen Creek, she mentioned Preston Lord, an East Valley teenager who died in October 2023 after he was beaten by …

Teen violence: Maricopa County Attorney proposes legislation to target 'swarming'

Maricopa County's top prosecutor is touting a proposal that targets swarming as a way to address teen violence.

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