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Murder Charges, Then Freedom: Teens’ Pretrial Release Questioned
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Murder Charges, Then Freedom: Teens’ Pretrial Release Questioned

The cases raise questions about leniency shown to young arrestees and the effectiveness of ankle monitors.

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