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The Parents Paying for Their Children’s Crimes

Experts warn about a wave of legal consequences for parents like the Crumbleys, while some states consider prosecutions for kids as young as 10.

Closing Argument • 04.13.2024

Virginia School Shooting Tests How Young Is Too Young to be Prosecuted

Nearly half of U.S. states have no minimum age for prosecution, unlike most nations.

Closing Argument • 01.14.2023

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