“Our community is calling for more” Louisville’s top prosecutor discusses sentences for juvenile offenders

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina Whethers, the top prosecutor in Louisville, said her office is committed to being stern with juvenile violent offenders this summer.

“We need them off the streets,” Whethers said.

She joined Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey and Mayor Craig Greenberg at a news conference on Wednesday about the launch of a new summer task force focused on areas like Bardstown Road in the Highlands and Waterfront Park…

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