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How a Child Got 65 Years for a Murder the Police Committed: lawyer explains broken US justice system (10min 14 sec video) (invidious.nerdvpn.de)

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Olayemi Olurin tells the stories of Lakeith Smith, Tay K, and those who've been affected by the felony murder rule.

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[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Which is why trying minors as adults is unjust.

Felony murder rule is just because instead of judgement based on intent alone, it also bases the punishment on the unintended consequences of the criminal act.