Teen

Missing Teen Found Guilty of Robbery Charges, Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence – Shocking Twist Emerges During Trial

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Montgomery, Alabama – A 19-year-old from Montgomery, Alabama, is facing a potential sentence of 20 years to life in prison after being convicted on two counts of first-degree robbery. Malachi Goston was noticeably absent for more than two days during his trial, but reappeared on the third day after the jury had already begun deliberations. The District Attorney’s office, led by Daryl Bailey, reported that Goston was arrested by law enforcement due to his failure to appear earlier in the week. The sentencing hearing will take place on April 4 and will be presided over … Read more

Man Accused of 1984 Teen Murder Faces Retrial as Jury Selection Begins

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The retrial of a man accused of the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Rochester nearly four decades ago is currently underway as jury selection is carried out. Wendy Jerome’s body was discovered on Thanksgiving in 1984 in an alcove outside School No. 33. However, it wasn’t until 2020 that Timothy Williams was arrested and charged with her murder. Last year, the case went to trial, and after three days of testimony, Judge Tom Moran declared a mistrial on December 6, citing “juror misconduct.” District Attorney Sandra Doorley stated that … Read more

Texas Teen Continues School Suspension Over Dreadlocks: Judge Rules in Favor of School District

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MONT BELVIEU, Texas — A teenager in the Barbers Hill Independent School District will remain in school suspension after a judge ruled against him in a case involving a violation of the Texas Crown Act. The 18-year-old, Darryl George, refused to cut his dreadlocks, prompting the district’s reprimand. Chambers County Judge Chap Cain recently decided in favor of Barbers Hill ISD, stating that the district did not violate the Texas Crown Act. Dr. Candace Mathews of the Texas Democratic Black Caucus expressed disappointment with the decision, mentioning that Darryl will have to continue his in-school … Read more

Kentucky Committee Approves Controversial Bill to Extend Teen Work Hours, Raises Concerns for Safety and Education

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FRANKFORT, Kentucky — The safety and educational success of Kentucky teenagers may be at risk as a bill proposing longer and later working hours for minors has gained approval from a House committee. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pratt, aims to repeal Kentucky’s existing child labor laws and align them with less restrictive federal laws for 16 and 17-year-olds. Currently, Kentucky law limits the number of hours minors in this age group can work on a school day to six, with an increase to eight hours on non-school days and a total of … Read more