Teen’s 985-Year Sentence Sparks Debate and Demand for Reform
A teen was sentenced to 985 years for violent crimes, igniting public outcry.
Prosecutors saw him as a threat; his defense said he was a product of neglect and a broken system.
Experts argue the sentence is excessive and strips away any chance of redemption.
The case has divided the public and renewed calls to rethink how young offenders are treated—and whether they deserve a second chance.