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[–] 12 points 11 months ago (2 children)

No, it's the "he was charged as a minor as a 17 year old and fulfilled his 6 months of probation and education."

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  • [–] 25 points 11 months ago* (1 child)

    Butler, who was age 16 and 17 at the time of the offenses, was previously denied a request to be charged as a juvenile. But during a July 24 hearing, his status was changed to youthful offender, granting him the chance for rehabilitation and less severe punishment than what an adult would receive.

    You're leaving out the fact that the judge actively changed Butler's status to make this slap on the wrist possible. This wasn't a guaranteed thing just because of his age.

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