>>...perhaps that or related to the judge. I think part of the problem is that these kids criminals are juveniles and were not charged as adults..thus sealing their names. In addition to that blunder,
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>Why is charging minors as juveniles a blunder? I don't think minors should ever be charged as adults. Given what we now know about brain development, I'd find it easier to argue that some adults should be charged as juveniles.
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I think we are seeing a backlash against charging juveniles as young as 14 as adults. That isn't being a bleeding heart, it's just recognizing what you mention about brain development. 14 year olds do not always understand the consequences of their actions and should not be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.