Jay Leno Criticizes Light Penalties for Catalytic Converter Theft After Actor's Death
Leno calls for harsher punishments following the fatal shooting of 'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor during a theft attempt.
- Johnny Wactor was killed confronting thieves stealing his car's catalytic converter.
- Jay Leno argues that lenient laws contribute to rising thefts and brazen criminal behavior.
- Catalytic converter thefts result in costly repairs and long wait times for victims.
- Thieves earn minimal profits from stolen converters, driving them to commit more thefts.
- The LAPD is still searching for the suspects involved in Wactor's murder.