The teenager was convicted of murder after a violent incident that left one person dead. Throughout the trial, her defense team argued that her age should be taken into account and pleaded for leniency.
But when sentencing day arrived, the judge made it clear that the seriousness of the crime outweighed her youth. “Age is no excuse for taking a life,” the judge said before handing down the maximum penalty.
Believing her age would earn her a lighter sentence, the girl fainted as the words “life in prison” were read aloud. Court officers rushed to help her as family members cried from the gallery.
The case has sparked fierce debate, with some saying a minor should never face life in prison, while others argue that justice must be the same for everyone, regardless of age.
