Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry

Stephen Federico urged federal lawmakers to pass Logan's Law, which would include a violent crime registry bill, at a South Carolina roundtable with AG Todd Blanche.

Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry

TL;DR

  • Stephen Federico is campaigning for "Logan's Law" following the murder of his daughter, Logan Federico.
  • The proposed law would establish a public database for repeat violent offenders.
  • It aims to mandate cross-county and interstate communication and hold prosecutors accountable.
  • Federico believes systemic blind spots allowed the accused killer, Alexander Dickey, to avoid long-term confinement despite a criminal history.
  • The bill is supported by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry and was previously supported by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
  • U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche is urging lawmakers to act swiftly on the legislation.
  • Logan Federico was killed during a home break-in where the accused intruder allegedly stole keys, a gun, credit cards, and then fatally shot her as she was the only one awake to identify him.