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deccanchronicle.comFederal Judge to Rule on Detention of Teen Charged in Cruise Ship Death
A federal judge will decide Wednesday whether 16-year-old Timothy Hudson remains free on electronic monitoring while awaiting trial on charges of killing his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship. Prosecutors have asked that Hudson be held in custody after the case moved from…
The Boston GlobeACLU Settles Lawsuit With Pawtucket Over 2019 Student Arrest
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island reached a $5,000 settlement with the City of Pawtucket. The agreement resolves claims stemming from the June 2019 arrest of a 13-year-old student at Lyman B. Goff Middle School.
boredpanda.comFlorida Teen Charged With Plot to Kill Classmate Sends Letter to Judge
A 15-year-old Florida girl charged with plotting to kill a classmate wrote a three-page letter to the judge blaming the internet for her actions. The letter was filed in Seminole County Court this week.
Washington ExaminerU.S. Attorney Says Parents Face Fines and Jail Time After Navy Yard Teen Brawl
Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said parents could face $500 fines and up to six months in prison if their children participate in violent teen gatherings. The announcement followed a weekend fight inside a Chipotle restaurant in the Navy Yard neighborhood.