Michigan Bill Seeks to Ban Life Without Parole for Those Under 19

Some Michigan lawmakers want to end life sentences without parole for those under the age of 19.

Michigan has more juveniles sentenced to life parole than any other state, said Rep. Amos O’Neal, D-Holt, said in the Criminal Justice Committee on Tuesday morning. Holt said that 26 states ban life-without-parole for juveniles. The recidivism rate for kids leaving the system is less than 1%, O’Neal said.

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