Adult

Alabama Teen Faces Harsh Realities of Adult Jail, Sparking Debate on Juvenile Justice Laws

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Djovani Jean-Pierre, a 17-year-old of Haitian descent, marked his birthday not with a celebration, but within the confines of a northern Alabama county jail cell, where he has spent the better part of the school year awaiting his day in court. This youth, charged as an adult, faces serious legal challenges including first-degree robbery and second-degree assault, a scenario casting a spotlight on contentious state laws and the delicate balance of justice for minors. For half a year, Jean-Pierre has navigated a convoluted system that forces teens in some cases to coexist … Read more

Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Uphold Texas Age Verification Mandate for Online Adult Content

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Washington — The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold a Texas statute mandating age verification for accessing pornographic websites. During a recent hearing, justices displayed a marked tendency to sustain the law, which legislators argue is designed to protect minors from online sexual content. The implications of such a ruling could significantly impact internet privacy and content regulation nationwide. This Texas law, if affirmed, would position the state at the forefront in enforcing stricter internet content controls. Advocates for the law emphasize the importance of shielding young internet users from adult material, suggesting that age … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

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Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Mark Robinson Enlists Legal Help for Thorough Probe into Adult Content Site Claims

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Raleigh, N.C. — A prominent attorney has been commissioned by Mark Robinson, Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, to conduct an exhaustive investigation into recent allegations connecting Robinson’s office to a pornographic website. This appointment came following claims that directly linked staff members within Robinson’s administration to the inappropriate content, sparking significant public and media scrutiny. Robinson has vehemently denied any knowledge of or involvement in the activities outlined in the allegations. In a statement released earlier, the Lieutenant Governor expressed his disdain for the accusations, which he labeled as a distraction from his official duties … Read more