Issue 223, September 12, 2024

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🕵️Trivia Question

How many states in the U.S. have abolished the felony murder rule or significantly reformed it?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

What’s Happening Now

â›” Safety Tip of the Day: Avoid involvement in criminal activities to prevent unintended legal consequences.

Engaging in any criminal activity, even without malicious intent, can lead to severe legal outcomes such as felony murder charges if someone is injured or killed during the crime. Staying away from illegal activities helps protect you from facing harsh penalties and ensures you’re not inadvertently involved in serious legal troubles.

Cold Case Highlights

🔍Trivia Answer
As of now, 4 states - California, Kentucky, Michigan, and New York.

These states have reformed the rule to reduce the broad application of felony murder charges, focusing more on the intent and direct actions of the accused, rather than holding them liable for unintended deaths during a felony.