juvenile
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Quintero lived next to her cousin, and they became “pen pals” after he was sent to juvenile hall, she testified.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said the sentence was unusual for a juvenile but found Gray calculated and unrepentant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Breaking the carcass into smaller portions would make it easier for a calf or juvenile to feed, which is consistent with other known orca behaviors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
For instance, media coverage and public access to juvenile court documents are often restricted to minimise psychological harm caused by undue publicity.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
That meant that even though he was being charged as an adult, he could still serve his time in juvenile facilities.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The juveniles usually leave between August and September, travelling to west Africa where they remain for a few years, before returning to Dorset when they are ready to breed.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Soon, he said, three pursuing New York State Police troopers emerged from the tree line and arrested seven juveniles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Deputies were called after receiving calls about the two juveniles on e-bikes, but the riders were gone by the time deputies arrived, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Number of people currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole for crimes committed as juveniles: 2,570.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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