12-year-old charged with capital murder spotlights justice system ill-equipped for juveniles

12-year-old charged with capital murder spotlights justice system ill-equipped for juveniles

A 12-year-old in Texas has been charged with capital murder after allegedly breaking into the home of a professional boxer and killing him. The boy could face a maximum of 40 years if convicted, a sentence that juvenile justice advocates are hoping he can avoid.

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