"The attorney with the city's District Attorney's office had initially requested for the court to grant a "707 transfer hearing" that would officially move the case from a juvenile court to an adult criminal court. EXCLUSIVE: Video shows moment Ricky Pearsall shooting suspect flees Union Square crime scene The Public Defender's attorney said the teen is a product of childhood trauma, neglect and the foster care system,"
"saying that the now 18-year-old has graduated high school is a respectful student and is enrolled in college urging the judge to believe the teen has shown the ability to rehabilitate. On Friday, the judge died the DA's request, saying she wanted to give him a chance at redemption "and never hurt another human being again." There will be another hearing next Wednesday to review the charges."
A judge ruled that the teen accused of shooting San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will be tried as a juvenile rather than in adult court. The juvenile was 17 at the time of the shooting and is now 18. The District Attorney's office had sought a 707 transfer hearing to move the case to adult criminal court. The Public Defender described the teen as a product of childhood trauma, neglect, and the foster care system and noted graduation and college enrollment. The judge denied the DA's request to allow a chance at redemption. Another hearing will review charges next Wednesday.
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