A teenage girl in Louisiana was sentenced to remain in juvenile custody until she turns 21 after she was charged with first-degree murder for the death of her newborn baby.
Judge Matthew Belser revealed the girl’s fate during a hearing on August 17, according to WAFB.
The sentence is the maximum juvenile sentence, and she will remain in custody until her 21st birthday. She is currently 15 years old.
Prosecutors previously attempted to try the teen as an adult for first-degree murder due to the severity of the offense. However, the transfer required a hearing due to her age, which was denied by the court.
Assistant District Attorney Kinchen-Gros…
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