In Cranford, the deaths of two 17-year-old girls is sparking urgent calls to reform New Jersey's stalking and restraining order laws, particularly when both the victim and offender are minors.

High school students Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas were struck and killed while riding their bikes last month by a 17-year-old driver who's been charged with their murders after prosecutors allege he intentionally hit them.

The Niotis family says they reported harassment and other disturbing behavior by Vincent Bataloro for months, including livestream threats and stalking.

But under current state law, restraining orders generally don't apply when both parties are minors.

Families have to instead file criminal complaints, which is a harder path when it comes to online threats or digital stalking.

Now a petition with over 3,400 signatures is urging lawmakers to lower the legal age for protective orders to 15, arguing the law needs to catch up to the reality of digital abuse among teens.

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