Jessica Anne Gorman criticized Democratic lawmakers who support sanctuary city policies during a congressional hearing on September 25, 2026, where she testified about her daughter Sheridan Gorman's death. Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old Loyola University Chicago student, was shot and killed in March 2026 while visiting friends in Chicago. Jessica Gorman specifically called out Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., for her remarks during the hearing, stating that Jayapal expressed disdain for the session and suggested there were 'many other things we could be doing.' Gorman also accused Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, of napping during the proceedings. At the hearing, Gorman recounted the details of her daughter's murder, which involved Jose Medina, a Venezuelan national charged with her death. Another speaker, Stephen Federico, whose son Logan was killed by a career criminal, expressed frustration with the criminal justice system, highlighting issues with repeat offenders. Fox News Digital has reached out to Jayapal’s office for comment.
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Jessica Gorman criticizes Democratic lawmakers during testimony on daughter’s death
During a congressional hearing on September 25, 2026, Jessica Gorman criticized Democratic lawmakers for their behavior while she testified about her daughter Sheridan Gorman's murder. She specifically called out Rep. Pramila Jayapal for her remarks and accused Rep. Jerry Nadler of napping during the session. Another parent, Stephen Federico, also voiced frustration with the criminal justice system regarding his son's murder.
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