Allegheny County Lawmakers to Discuss Legislation Regarding Bail Decisions Following High-Profile Murder Cases

October 13, 2026

WHAT: Reps. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) and Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) are hosting a press conference to introduce and discuss legislation that would strengthen the bail process to protect all Pennsylvanians.

The lawmakers will be joined by Kelly Rae Robertson, a former Allegheny County Court employee, in order talk about Pennsylvania bail laws that currently allow the release of dangerous offenders who pose a threat to victims and our communities.

WHO: Reps. Gaydos, Shaffer and Mihalek; Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny); and Kelly Rae Robertson.

WHERE: Moon Park, 1350 Ewing Road, Moon Township.

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1:30 p.m.

LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the press conference will be streamed on Rep. Valerie Gaydos’ website and Facebook page.

Media contact: Andrew Forgotch, 717.772.9905, aforgotch@pahousegop.com