Man whose daughter was killed presses DOJ, Graham on bill aimed at "career felons"
Summary
A father whose daughter was killed by a repeat violent offender urged government leaders to pass a new law creating a national database of repeat violent criminals. The bill, called Logan’s Law, aims to better track violent offenders across states to prevent future crimes but has not yet advanced in Congress.Key Facts
- Stephen Federico’s daughter, Logan, was killed during a break-in in South Carolina in 2025.
- The suspect in her murder had over 25 felony charges and many arrests but avoided long jail time.
- Logan’s Law would set up a federal database of people convicted of violent crimes and improve information sharing between states.
- The bill was introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham before he died in July 2024.
- Senator Darline Graham and Attorney General Todd Blanche support the bill and want it passed soon.
- The bill has seen little progress in Congress despite Republican control.
- Federico spoke emotionally about his loss and said the law could save many lives.
- Senator Darline Graham faces a close election race against Democrat Annie Andrews in South Carolina.
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