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Teenager Charged With Murder of 5 Family Members in Washington Shooting

A 15-year-old has been charged with murdering his family and staging the scene to implicate his brother in Washington State.

Schoolboy who attacked sleeping students with claw hammer jailed

A 16-year-old was sentenced to life in prison after attacking students and a teacher with a hammer, claiming sleepwalking during the incident.
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This 'little devil' is the poster boy for the madness of New York's laws

Juvenile justice reforms in New York are enabling chronic young offenders to escape significant legal consequences.
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Tren de Aragua's 'Little Devil' migrant teen terror busted again for NYC knifepoint robbery: sources

A 15-year-old Venezuelan migrant has been arrested multiple times for violent robberies, highlighting challenges in juvenile justice and gang activity.

A girl walked into a Fremont store nude and bloody after jumping from window to escape abductors. Then the suspect went missing

A 16-year-old girl escaped from captivity and identified her captor, Jeremy Wilhite, leading to his arrest for kidnapping and sexual assault.

Police arrest 16-year-old in rape, choking of woman

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the violent rape of a 22-year-old woman, facing multiple serious charges.
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Teenager Charged With Murder of 5 Family Members in Washington Shooting

A 15-year-old has been charged with murdering his family and staging the scene to implicate his brother in Washington State.

Schoolboy who attacked sleeping students with claw hammer jailed

A 16-year-old was sentenced to life in prison after attacking students and a teacher with a hammer, claiming sleepwalking during the incident.

This 'little devil' is the poster boy for the madness of New York's laws

Juvenile justice reforms in New York are enabling chronic young offenders to escape significant legal consequences.

Tren de Aragua's 'Little Devil' migrant teen terror busted again for NYC knifepoint robbery: sources

A 15-year-old Venezuelan migrant has been arrested multiple times for violent robberies, highlighting challenges in juvenile justice and gang activity.

A girl walked into a Fremont store nude and bloody after jumping from window to escape abductors. Then the suspect went missing

A 16-year-old girl escaped from captivity and identified her captor, Jeremy Wilhite, leading to his arrest for kidnapping and sexual assault.

Police arrest 16-year-old in rape, choking of woman

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the violent rape of a 22-year-old woman, facing multiple serious charges.
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Soft-on-crime 'Raise the Age' law packed 'ill-prepared' NYC juvenile facilities with hardened criminals: report

New York's "Raise the Age" law has led to serious issues in juvenile facilities due to an influx of older, violent offenders.

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Juvenile detention centers in NYC face severe violence and control issues due to a rising population of serious crime offenders following the Raise the Age law.

Soft-on-crime 'Raise the Age' law packed 'ill-prepared' NYC juvenile facilities with hardened criminals: report

New York's "Raise the Age" law has led to serious issues in juvenile facilities due to an influx of older, violent offenders.

Violence Surges in N.Y.C. Juvenile Jails After Influx of Older Teens

Juvenile detention centers in NYC face severe violence and control issues due to a rising population of serious crime offenders following the Raise the Age law.
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5 people are dead and a teenager is in custody after a shooting in Washington state

A teenager is in custody after a shooting in Fall City, resulting in five family members dead, spotlighting domestic violence and firearm issues.

At 15, he confessed to a murder that the D.A. now says he didn't commit. Will he be freed?

The interrogation highlights the psychological tactics used by police on young, innocent individuals accused of serious crimes.
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Dem ex-Gov. Paterson urges NY to stop 'coddling' juvenile criminals after brat pack attacked him: 'It's really annoying'

David Paterson criticizes lenient laws on juvenile offenders, suggesting they are coddled despite violent behaviors.

Facing deluge of school shooting threats, sheriff pledges to perp walk students

Sheriff Chitwood is combating school violence threats by publicly releasing mug shots of juvenile offenders.
Public shaming as a deterrent has faced criticism from juvenile justice advocates.

Dem ex-Gov. Paterson urges NY to stop 'coddling' juvenile criminals after brat pack attacked him: 'It's really annoying'

David Paterson criticizes lenient laws on juvenile offenders, suggesting they are coddled despite violent behaviors.

Facing deluge of school shooting threats, sheriff pledges to perp walk students

Sheriff Chitwood is combating school violence threats by publicly releasing mug shots of juvenile offenders.
Public shaming as a deterrent has faced criticism from juvenile justice advocates.
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#san-francisco

S.F. youth groups want more juvenile protections from police

Youth advocates urge stricter limits on the use of handcuffs in police interactions with juveniles in San Francisco.

Lawyer: Charge should be lesser in Pearsall case

The defense argues new evidence supports a claim of attempted robbery, not attempted murder, for the teen charged in the shooting of Ricky Pearsall.

S.F. youth groups want more juvenile protections from police

Youth advocates urge stricter limits on the use of handcuffs in police interactions with juveniles in San Francisco.

Lawyer: Charge should be lesser in Pearsall case

The defense argues new evidence supports a claim of attempted robbery, not attempted murder, for the teen charged in the shooting of Ricky Pearsall.
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Jealous' teenager who murdered 15-year-old Holly Newton named after judge's ruling

A juvenile murderer was named in the interest of justice, highlighting the serious implications of knife crime and violence against women.

Four juvenile center employees plead guilty to taking bribes and smuggling contraband

Former employees at Crossroads Juvenile Center accepted bribes and smuggled contraband, jeopardizing the safety of residents and staff.
Corruption in juvenile detention facilities continues to be a significant concern for law enforcement.
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Prey behind bars: Over 150 additional victims say they were sexually abused inside NYC juvenile detention centers, lawsuit alleges | amNewYork

Hundreds of victims claim sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers, prompting new lawsuits and calls for accountability.

Newsom vetoes bill allowing more lawsuits from victims of sex abuse at juvenile facilities

Governor Newsom's veto of a bill extending the statute of limitations for juvenile sexual abuse victims denies them further opportunity for justice.

Prey behind bars: Over 150 additional victims say they were sexually abused inside NYC juvenile detention centers, lawsuit alleges | amNewYork

Hundreds of victims claim sexual abuse in juvenile detention centers, prompting new lawsuits and calls for accountability.

Newsom vetoes bill allowing more lawsuits from victims of sex abuse at juvenile facilities

Governor Newsom's veto of a bill extending the statute of limitations for juvenile sexual abuse victims denies them further opportunity for justice.
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My Miscarriage Behind Bars Showed Me the Truth of the "Justice" System

The author experienced profound emotional challenges during pregnancy while navigating systemic injustices in a juvenile detention setting.

"No one interfered": Sex abuse in L.A. County juvenile halls in spotlight at Senate hearing

Sexual violence persists in U.S. prisons despite the Prison Rape Elimination Act, highlighting urgent reforms needed to protect inmates.

1st teen sentenced in Kenneth Lee swarming death case gets 15 months probation | CBC News

The teenage girl sentenced in the death of a homeless man will serve 15 months probation in a community program, reflecting her mental health issues and accountability.
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Judge appoints new attorney to represent man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Santa Cruz girl

Adrian Gonzalez, convicted of heinous crimes, may be released soon, raising concerns about his potential danger to society. A new attorney has been appointed.

Judge appoints new attorney to represent man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Santa Cruz girl

Gonzalez may be released from juvenile detention, but concerns remain about his threat to public safety.

Judge appoints new attorney to represent man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Santa Cruz girl

Adrian Gonzalez, convicted of heinous crimes, may be released soon, raising concerns about his potential danger to society. A new attorney has been appointed.

Judge appoints new attorney to represent man convicted of murdering 8-year-old Santa Cruz girl

Gonzalez may be released from juvenile detention, but concerns remain about his threat to public safety.
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Defense Attorney For Teen Who (Allegedly) Shot Ricky Pearsall Says Video Proves This Was Not Attempted Murder

Video evidence suggests the attempted murder charge against a 17-year-old in a shooting incident should be reconsidered, supporting an armed robbery defense.

Lake County (OH) Juvenile Court Partners With Laketran To Empower At-Risk Youth Through Enrichment Programs - Busline News

Lake County Juvenile Court & Laketran create program to support at-risk youth through access to extracurricular activities and vocational programs.
#school-shooting

Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings

A 14-year-old suspect in a school shooting in Georgia faces life without parole, while his father also faces charges related to the incident.

Georgia high school shooting: Teenager accused of killing four to appear in court

A 14-year-old boy is charged with four counts of murder following a school shooting incident in Georgia, highlighting serious youth violence issues.

Teen charged in Georgia school shooting and his father to stay in custody after hearings

A 14-year-old suspect in a school shooting in Georgia faces life without parole, while his father also faces charges related to the incident.

Georgia high school shooting: Teenager accused of killing four to appear in court

A 14-year-old boy is charged with four counts of murder following a school shooting incident in Georgia, highlighting serious youth violence issues.
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Accused Teen Shooter of Ricky Pearsall Is 'Very Sorry,' Says Attorney

The juvenile suspect in the attempted robbery of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall expressed remorse and is being considered for charges as an adult.

Judge has to delay sentencing boy, 12, over far-right riots as mother is on holiday

A judge delayed sentencing for a 12-year-old boy involved in violent riots due to his mother's absence on holiday, marking a notable court case.

Should police be able to interrogate kids alone? A growing number of states say no

Juveniles often waive their Miranda rights without understanding the serious consequences, leading to unfair treatment in legal situations.

An Oakland girl allegedly texted a boy to buy marijuana. His friend tagged along and then killed her mother, police say

A mother was killed after confronting teens about marijuana sales to her daughter, raising concerns about youth drug culture and related violence.

Boy, 15, first to be charged with riot as more violent disorder suspects locked up

The first youth charged with riot in the UK emphasizes the serious consequences for involvement in disorderly conduct.

ABA Asks Cops To Pretty Please Stop Lying To Children To Extract Bogus Confessions

The ABA House of Delegates passed a resolution urging the prohibition of police from lying to juveniles for confessions.

Police arrest 8 girls in Bay Area middle school attack

Eight girls arrested for beating at Sinaloa Middle School, prompt security measures.

Ventura County high school student accused of falsely reporting gunman on campus

A Ventura County high school student was arrested for making a false report about a gunman on campus.

Some writers and readers wrestle with tough subjects at Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Authors discussing racism, bias, and social justice through young adult fiction at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

Salinas campus helps teens facing incarceration pave new pathways toward lifelong careers

A judge in Salinas opened Rancho Cielo Youth Campus to provide young offenders with a second chance.
The program at Rancho Cielo gives young people hope and opportunity, helping them reshape their futures.

Shooting Leads to Death of Brooklyn Teen And a Heart-aching Confession from a Surprising Suspect

The tragic incident involving the accidental shooting of a 14-year-old boy by his 12-year-old cousin has raised questions about gun safety and parental responsibility.

Can State Supreme Courts Preserve-or Expand-Rights?

Progressive activists turn to state constitutions due to conservative SCOTUS majority.

China's Anguished Debate: Do Its Children Have a Crime Problem?

China faces a dilemma in handling young children accused of serious crimes, with growing debate on punishment versus rehabilitation.
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