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Baltimore’s Juvenile Justice Crisis | Annapolis News
Maryland lawmakers are locked in a special session over redistricting — but Baltimore’s streets are demanding attention too, after teens nabbed for armed robbery in the Inner Harbor spark a heated debate about juvenile justice. With 17-year-olds facing adult charges and arrests climbing across violent crimes, advocates warn the system lacks accountability — even for kids as young as 13. Retired cop Betsy Smith calls for lawmakers to tackle real community issues, while attorney Benjamin Herbst admits the system needs fixing without calling it “broken.” The State Attorney’s office says they’re…
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