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Local mom set to propose "Saniyah's Law" after daughter's untimely death

The mother of a 9-year-old girl that was fatally shot earlier this year is set to propose a new law in her daughter's honor.

The mother of a 9-year-old girl who was fatally shot earlier this year will propose a new law in her daughter's honor.

Saniyah Nicholson as fatally shot as she waited inside her mother's car outside of gym on Lee Road back in June.

Her mother, Marshawnette Daniels, was inside thy gym picking up her son from practice when shots rang out in the neighborhood.

Saniyah was caught in the crossfire.

Six suspects including three juveniles were taking into custody in connection with her death.

Even with their fates pending, Daniels says their punishment will not be enough. She wants to enact "Saniyah's Law."

Saniyah's Law proposes that parents be held accountable for the criminal acts of their children, under the age of 18, with a penalty of jail time.

The law would be subjective to:

  • Paying for crime clean-up
  • Property damage and loses
  • Medical bills
  • Funeral Expenses
  • Counseling

In a press release, Daniels explained why it was important for her to propose this law.

"This law is very important to me because it puts the responsibility and accountability back on the parents. If we as parents are held accountable for our children actions. I believe it would cut down a lot of crime among youth. The law will make parents be parents," said Daniels.

Daniels is set to discuss the proposed legislation in front of several community members Saturday, August 4 at Harvard Community Center at 11:30 a.m.

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