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[–] lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com -5 points 7 hours ago

This again? Charging minors as adults is an abuse of the criminal justice system.

Insisting on it

Butler, who was age 16 and 17 at the time of the offenses, was previously denied a request to be charged as a juvenile.

is worse until

But during a July 24 hearing, his status was changed to youthful offender, granting him the chance for rehabilitation and less severe punishment than what an adult would receive.

as they always should have: respecting the distinction between crimes by adults & minors is just.

Butler received a sentence that requires him to "complete his rehabilitation plan successfully, including an aggressive schedule of therapy with a specialist in sex offender treatment

Under the plea, Butler must also attend weekly counseling sessions and check-in with his probation officer until his 19th birthday

Light sentences for crimes by juveniles are normal for good reason. However

and should he fail, he faces reclassification as an adult and a sentence of ten years in prison."

is still an unjust abuse of the criminal justice system.