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'juvenile offenders'

Parole approved for two more youthful murder offenders

The state Parole Board last week approved immediate parole eligibility for two more of the people serving life without parole sentences for murders convicted when they were younger than 18. The reviews arise from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said life without parole sentences for people that young were unconstitutional.
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Rights group reports continuing abusive practices at juvenile lockup

The Arkansas Disability Rights Center has issued another report on conditions at the Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center in Alexander, operated by a private contractor for the state Youth Services Division. Increasing assaults and uncorrected problems are key findings.
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Iowa governor commutes youthful lifers

Because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has commuted the life sentences of 38 people sentenced as juveniles to life without parole sentences for murder.
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