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Boy Charged in Barnard Student Stabbing Highlights Perils of Navigating The Justice System As a Minor

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Jan 10, 2020
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A 13-year-old boy accused in the stabbing death of Barnard College student Tessa Majors will face felony murder and robbery charges, a judge ruled on December 17. But, the boy’s defense attorney cast doubt on the teen’s alleged confession, saying detectives yelled at him and asked leading questions during interrogation, according to The New York Times.

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