They thought he was just a kid. Then the verdict came down. In a silent courtroom, a teenager heard a prison sentence so long it eclipsed his own lifetime. Families wept. Others nodded in grim approval. As details of the violent crimes emerged, outrage clashed with mercy, and the nation asked what justice really mea… Continues… The courtroom became a stage where two versions of the same teenager collided: the dangerous offender described by prosecutors and the still-developing youth portrayed by the defense. Victims spoke of terror, sleepless nights, and lives permanently altered. Parents of the teen sat motionless, watching...
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