9 teen killers could get parole under SJC ruling
Blodgett notes that prior to a change in the law that allowed teens age 14 and over to be tried as adults in murder cases, all of the convicted killers were given “transfer hearings,” where the issue of whether they were suitable candidates for … Read more on The Salem News
Calif. CO shoots teen who tried to rob him
Sheriff's officials said the gun, described as BB gun, was recovered at the scene and after a search of the area three juvenile and one adult suspect were found. The alleged gunman was flown to an undisclosed hospital to receive treatment for his … Read more on CorrectionsOne
Teen looks ahead with hope and help from Treehouse
The state put him in a drug-rehabilitation program, but the relatives' home where he ended up afterward was no good either. So Franky asked to live with strangers in foster care. With all the uncertainty of foster care came one thing at last: Through a … Read more on The Seattle Times
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