Full video: Preston's Law press conference
On Tuesday, May 13, the Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, along with Rep. Gress and Autumn Curiel, held a press conference following the passage of Preston's Law. Preston Lord was badly beaten at 2023 Halloween party and died from his injuries.
Preston's Law signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, establishing 'swarming' as a felony
Preston's Law was signed by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on May 12. The law creates a new type of crime called "swarming," which will be a class 4 felony.
Emily Pike, Preston Lord bills make their way through Arizona legislature
Bills in honor of Emily Pike and Preston Lord are making their way through the Arizona legislature. Pike's bill aims to establish a new missing persons alert system in Arizona. The goal of Lord's bill is would upgrade assault charges.
Preston Lord case: William Hines sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter, 5 years for drunk driving
William Owen Hines, the first of seven suspects in the 2023 beating death of Preston Lord, was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
First suspect to be sentenced in Preston Lord killing
New details of William Owen Hines' criminal history have come to light on the eve of his sentencing for manslaughter in the death of Preston Lord. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
Preston's Law up for full vote by AZ Senate
House Bill 2611 would add tougher consequences for aggravated assault charges if an attack involves two or more people. The bill is named after Preston Lord, who died after he was beaten outside a Halloween party in Queen Creek. Seven suspects have been charged in Lord's death.
Preston Lord murder: One of the suspects, William Hines, pleads guilty to manslaughter
William Hines, one of the seven suspects accused in the 2023 death of East Valley teen Preston Lord, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday.
Preston's Law passes through AZ State House
The law would increase penalties for aggravated assault in cases where there are two or more accomplices. The bill is named after Preston Lord, a 16-year-old who was killed after an attack at a Halloween party in 2023.
Preston Lord's murder suspects appear in court for the first time in months
Attorneys discussed the large amount of evidence and say the state is still narrowing down which electronic evidence will be submitted in the upcoming trial.
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From protests against the Trump Administration in Phoenix and elsewhere around the country to the latest on the Preston Lord murder case, here's a look at some of your top stories.
Preston Lord murder suspects appear in court
The suspects charged in the killing of Preston Lord, 16, appeared for a hearing in a Maricopa County court on Feb. 5. All seven are facing first degree murder stemming from a fight at a Halloween party in Queen Creek back in 2023.
Arizona House bill honoring Preston Lord seeks harsh penalties for group assaults
A house bill called Preston's Law was introduced to the Arizona State Legislature on Jan. 23, honoring Preston Lord who was killed at a Halloween party in 2023.
