Minnesota juvenile system could raise age for alleged offenders

A new bill that would raise the age of a juvenile accused of a crime being serviced by the juvenile justice system to 21 years old is being considered by Minnesota lawmakers, and drawing concerns from others. FOX 9’s Karen Scullin has the details.

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[A-Z__]

More stupidity from the DFL.
Same stupidity, different day.

[R.J.]

Just when you think the DFL cannot sink lower, they never cease to amaze you with ridiculousness.

[CuttinBlade]

Republicans need to introduce a vigilante protection law

[e.m.]

When I was of high school age, I would have known DARN WELL that doing these types of things is wrong/bad. How about we LOWER the age instead?? 🤔

[Abandoned_Brane]

Insanity. All because a particular demographic either cannot or will not act civilized.

[FrankRepublicrat]

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Who cares if they are children, or not, if they just broke into your house?

[mariopuzo]

So older criminals will be able to exploit minors who do their bidding? Who is this protecting? The writing is on the wall and if our leaders lack the foresight to see this, then thru should not hold political office.

[castrolauraand]

Its not just young people being mean or rude its about commiting crimes. Science proved people can tell good and bad from early age. Dont make excuses for evil

[e.m.]

Is Minnesota trying to become the new California??? 🤷

[CuttinBlade]

Republicans need to introduce a stand your ground law

[JJJ.]

Ridiculous idea. Fire Mary Moriarty...
Do the crime, do the time.

[rottenparts]

And there you go: endless supply of young adult criminals with reduced, dropped, or deferred charges for some of the most serious crimes imaginable on the streets to victimize the innocent. BROUGHT TO YOU EXCLUSIVELY BY THE DFL.

[ArmchairRamb]

Only someone insulated from the results of their policy choices could support this. Kindness to criminals is cruelty to victims.

[cleop]

seems to me if you are old enough to join the military and put your life on the line for your country at 18... you should be held accountable as an adult if you commit crime.

[sandifellman]

Then hold them in a detention center until they are 21. They are not being taught anything by not giving consequences for inappropriate decisions.

[tsunamiiwinterz-pxoz]

Are you serious? who is voting for these clowns?

[zell]

And it in mid of juveniles robbery spree?

[jessereinhardt]

I'll support this bill... provided they raise the voting age to 21 haha! Never gonna happen in a blue state. The younger and more inexperienced the voters, the more blue they vote.

[sjr]

As long as EVERYTHING is 21 years old, than go ahead and do it. Whether it's buying a car, getting an apartment, getting a job, just say that your brain is not fully developed.

[JimRedland]

Let the undisciplined out laws run…..!