Illinois Republicans Push for Prisoner Review Board Overhaul After Tragic Stabbing
In response to a fatal stabbing involving a parolee, GOP lawmakers propose reforms to enhance domestic violence training and enforce stricter appointment criteria for the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
- Following a parolee's fatal stabbing of an 11-year-old boy, Illinois Republicans demand changes to the Prisoner Review Board (PRB).
- GOP proposals include mandatory domestic violence training for PRB members and stricter criteria for appointments.
- The controversy has led to the resignation of PRB Chairman Donald Shelter and board member LeAnn Miller.
- Critics accuse Governor J.B. Pritzker of appointing unqualified political allies to the PRB, compromising public safety.
- Legislation aims to prioritize victim notifications and increase penalties for violating protection orders.
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