U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representative Russell Fry introduced Logan’s Law on May 6, one year after the murder of Logan Federico by a repeat violent offender in Columbia, South Carolina. The legislation was announced in Myrtle Beach with the presence of Logan’s parents, Stephen and Melissa Federico.
The bill aims to prevent future tragedies like the one that claimed the life of 22-year-old Logan Federico by increasing transparency around violent offenders and those responsible for their sentencing. The law would create a publicly accessible database listing both state and federal convictions for violent crimes, as well as information about judges and prosecutors who grant leniency through plea deals.
Logan was killed on May 3, 2025, by Alexander Dickey, who had been arrested on at least 25 felony charges but never served significant prison time due to incomplete criminal records and reduced sentences from plea agreements. According to testimony from Stephen Federico before a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in September 2025, record-keeping failures contributed to Dickey being free at the time of his daughter’s murder.
Logan’s Law would require offenses punishable by more than 180 days involving physical force or threats against people or property to be reported in the new database. States not participating risk losing Department of Justice grant funding. The legislation also directs the U.S. Attorney General to report deficiencies in fingerprinting and criminal history data sharing between states and federal authorities.
“A year after this senseless act of violence in South Carolina, my heart continues to break for the loss of Logan Federico. She was a talented and beautiful young woman, both inside and out. We owe it to Logan and her family to ensure justice is fully applied in this case and to prevent similar situations from reoccurring in the future… The introduction of Logan’s Law is the first step in fixing this problem,” said Senator Graham.
Representative Fry said: “Logan Federico was a bright, talented young woman with a whole life ahead of her… I’m proud to introduce this legislation and even prouder to stand alongside Logan’s family as they try to bring some purpose out of such a tragic loss.” Stephen Federico added: “We have worked hard over the last year to recover… But there is hope for a better future and a safer society for innocent people… The drive down to Myrtle Beach today was long, but the Federico family appreciates everything Senator Graham and Congressman Fry are doing for Logan…”
Graham has served as a colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 33 years; he chaired the Senate Budget Committee; he grew up in Central, South Carolina; he represents South Carolina in the Senate; he obtained undergraduate and law degrees from University of South Carolina—all according to his official website.
