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'Jacob's Law' to be introduced in honor of 12-year-old boy killed by stray bullet outside bodega
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'Jacob's Law' proposed after Bronx boy, 12, killed by stray bulletMOUNT EDEN, The Bronx (WABC) -- Lawmakers announced new legislation to honor Jacob Freytes, the 12-year-old killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx.
The measure, called "Jacob's Law," would ensure stronger criminal penalties when an adult recklessly murders a child.
"I shouldn't have to be going through this," said Migdalia Martinez, Jacob's mother.
Freytes was killed two weeks ago while sitting on his bike outside a bodega in the Bronx.
"Jacob's Law" will now be introduced in both chambers of the New York State Legislature.