Lawmakers react to top prosecutor seeking parental penalties to curb youth crime

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Jefferson County’s top prosecutor, Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina Whethers, wants to hold the parents of youth violent offenders accountable amid rising juvenile crime.

“It is time for bold action and new solutions,” Whethers said.

However, Whether’s hands are tied without legislative support and, ultimately, legislative action…

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