The mother of 15-year-old David Gutierrez, stabbed to death at Santana Row on Valentine's Day, appealed to a San Jose judge to deny bail for the adult suspect, Emanuel Sanchez-Damion. Frightened of possible harassment from gang members, she addressed the court anonymously as Jane Doe. Family and friends protested, expressing outrage over the light charges against the young suspects. More troubling, the alleged killer, a 13-year-old, might serve less than a year if convicted, igniting fears of inadequate justice for David's violent death.
In a poignant court appearance, the mother of 15-year-old David Gutierrez urged a judge to deny bail for the adult suspect involved in her son's death, expressing her fears of gang retaliation.
The court proceedings revealed a troubling aspect of the case, where the youngest suspect, just 13 years old, could face minimal consequences if convicted, leading to public outrage.
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