Law targets violence OKLAHOMA CITY (KOSU) - State Sen. Jonathan Nichols is praising the governor for signing legislation establishing stronger penalties for domestic abuse.
The Norman Republican sponsored the measure, which makes first-offense domestic abuse a felony if prosecutors can show a pattern of physical violence.
Nichols said Monday the state ranks high nationally in domestic abuse, with women usually the victims. He says the state had 33 domestic-related homicides in 2006.
His legislation also increases penalties for possession and distribution of child pornography and prohibits sex offenders from being ice cream truck vendors.
It was signed into law Friday by Gov. Brad Henry.

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