A Bronx mom is looking for a brand new state legislation after her 12-year-old son, Jacob Freytas, was shot and killed by a stray bullet whereas using his bicycle.
Migdalia Martinez joined legislators in Mount Eden Saturday to unveil the proposal, known as “Jacob’s Legislation,” which might strengthen penalties for criminals who recklessly homicide a baby.
“As an alternative of using his bike, he’s resting in an urn,” stated Martinez. “I need to have the ability to not solely be at peace understanding that this man goes to jail for the remainder of his life with out parole, but in addition be relaxation assured that anybody who kills a baby faces the identical precise factor.”
Two weeks in the past, Freytas was using his bicycle outdoors of a bodega when a stray bullet struck him within the chest, killing him.
Police stated the bullet was fired by 45-year-old William Ferrer, who allegedly opened fireplace after a combat broke out involving 5 different folks.
“Jacob’s legislation sends a transparent message – for those who take a baby’s life, you get life,” stated Saritha Komatireddy, the Republican nominee for New York State Lawyer Basic and a former prosecutor. She stood alongside Martinez at Saturday’s press convention.
Ferrer was arrested and charged with second-degree homicide. He has pleaded not responsible and stays in custody.
“Jacob’s Legislation” would mandate an computerized life jail sentence for anybody whose reckless prison conduct results in the dying of a kid.
Freytas was the son of a retired NYPD sergeant and dreamed of following in his father’s footsteps.
