Secret court proceedings ‘not an option’ in torture case of Cleveland 5-year-old, judge says

Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Kristin Sweeney determined closing proceedings "is not legally permissible" in the ...
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Judge says task force arrests have not significantly impacted juvenile detention numbers

Juvenile crime in Shelby County is trending down, leading to fewer admissions to the detention facility, according to ...

Benton County judge denies motion to transfer Gravette teen’s rape case to juvenile court

Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green ruled a 14-year-old boy accused of raping two girls can be tried as an adult.
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Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer argue for open juvenile court in high-profile case of assault on 5-year-old

The Plain Dealer argued Friday that reporters should be allowed to attend hearings in a high-profile case of two young children accused of attacking a 5-year-old girl.
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Bell County teen to be tried as adult for deadly March shooting

A Bell County judge has ordered 17‑year‑old Reshawn Ellison to stand trial as an adult for a March shooting which killed one ...

Judge expands reach of lawsuit accusing NC of holding youth in solitary confinement

The decision could force changes for all children and teenagers held at North Carolina’s largest juvenile detention center.