Crime and Justice NewsNov 20, 20222 minTN High Court, 3-2, Voids Mandatory Life Terms For Teen KillersThe Tennessee Supreme Court ruled a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional, saying it is...
Crime and Justice NewsNov 17, 20222 minTexas Juvenile Prison Pay Raises Haven't Fixed Staffing CrisisThe Texas Juvenile Justice Department raised officer pay 15 percent in July to confront a long-running staffing and safety crisis. The...
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