The rape of Ashley Vigil, a severely disabled woman, by her stepfather, has spurred action at the Utah Capitol with a proposed 'Ashley's Law'. The proposed law would increase the minimum sentence for rape of an 'incapacitated adult' to 15 years to life. Vigil's mother testified in a legislative hearing, urging for stronger penalties to prevent similar tragedies.
The rape that may have led to the death of Ashley Vigil, a severely disabled woman, by her stepfather in Carbon County, is now spurring action at the Utah Capitol with a proposed Ashley's Law.
Brian Kenneth Urban was sentenced to five years to life at the Utah State Prison for two rape convictions, and one to 15 years for convictions of forcible sexual abuse.Price woman with severe disability who was raped by stepfather diesPaula Vigil said she's been told by the Board of Pardons that Urban is considered a low-risk inmate, and she fears he could be released sooner rather than later.
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