U.S. Representative Russell Fry and Senator Lindsey Graham announced on May 6 the introduction of Logan’s Law, a bill aimed at addressing repeat violent offenders in the criminal justice system. The legislation is named after Logan Federico, who was killed by Alexander Dickey, a repeat offender with numerous felony arrests but little prison time.
The proposed law seeks to hold violent criminals, as well as prosecutors and judges, accountable by closing loopholes that allowed Dickey to remain free. According to the announcement, original cosponsors include Representatives Mark Harris, Pat Harrigan, Ralph Norman, and Tim Moore.
“Logan Federico was a bright, talented young woman with a whole life ahead of her,” said Rep. Fry. “Sadly, her life was stolen far too soon by a repeat violent criminal who was never held accountable. Logan’s Law is one small step Congress can take to ensure justice is served for Logan and her family, and to prevent such a senseless tragedy from happening again in the future. 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.”
Senator Graham said: “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.”
If enacted into law, Logan’s Law would create a publicly accessible database listing state and federal convictions for violent crimes punishable by more than 180 days’ imprisonment—excluding low-level offenses—to make sentencing records visible while also identifying judges or prosecutors involved in lenient outcomes for career criminals. States not participating could face withholding of Department of Justice grant funding.
The bill also directs the U.S. Attorney General to report on deficiencies in sharing fingerprint or criminal history data between states and federal agencies; if lacking authority for remedies through Justice Department recommendations alone, Congressional recommendations would be required.
Logan Federico was visiting friends at the University of South Carolina when she was killed after Dickey broke into their residence; incomplete record-keeping contributed to his lighter sentences despite prior arrests.
At a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in September 2025 regarding victims of violent crime, Stephen Federico testified about how failures in record-keeping allowed his daughter’s killer not only freedom but opportunity.
“I sat across from Logan Federico’s father in Charlotte as he described watching the justice system fail his daughter over and over again,” said Rep. Harrigan. “The man who killed her had 25 felonies on his record and never should have been a free man… We owe it to Logan and every family who has lived this nightmare…”
“For too long, soft-on-crime judges and prosecutors have allowed repeat violent criminals back onto our streets while families… pay the price,” said Rep. Norman.
“Logan Federico… is a tragic reminder of what happens when our justice system fails…” said Rep. Harris.
Russell Fry currently serves South Carolina’s 7th district after replacing Tom Rice in 2023 according to U.S House. He previously served in South Carolina’s House from 2015–2022 according to U.S House. Born in Surfside Beach in 1985—now living in Murrells Inlet—Fry graduated from University of South Carolina (BA) before earning his JD at Charleston School of Law according to U.S House.
