Life without parole unconstitutional for teenagers, U.S. Supreme Court told

Full story: St. Augustine Record

Florida's tough prison sentences for juveniles came under scrutiny Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court, as the justices appeared divided over whether locking up teenagers for life constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

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