Victims’ Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Story

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Marsy's Law was named after a UC Santa Barbara college student, Marsy Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her exboyfriend in 1983, a time when basic victims' rights did not exist.

More information about Marsy's life, and how her loss has impacted the world of victims' rights can be found on Marsy's Law.