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On the surface, it looks as if this kid has some major mental health issues--if he did do it (innocent until proven guilty, remember?). I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens as they move towards trial and he gets evaluated. I don't think he should be tried as an adult. He does not belong in the general prison population at 11 years old, especially if it turns out that he does have mental health problems. gucci is absolutely right--kids that age cannot comprehend the long-term consequences of their choices. I'm not saying there shouldn't be consequences, but the consequences ought to take into consideration his age and mental health issues.
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