The U.S. Supreme Court rules out another protection for youths...they may not be sentensed to life in prison without parole for crimes other than murder.
I might point out it was Bryan Stevenson of Montgomery who argued the case for the defendant before the High Court. Stevenson was an occasional guest on FTR, and I'll make sure to get him on OTR after the election.
An interesting case, and a very close decision, as they all seem to be at this point.
I'm glad for this decision. A teenager facing "life without parole" means at least half a century more, and with no chance for rehabilitaton.
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