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State Court Of Appeals Says Juvenile Lifers Can’t Be Re-Sentenced

Jake Neher — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:13:33 +0000

A U.S. Supreme Court decision banning automatic life sentences for juveniles does not apply to those already serving in Michigan.

State Lawmakers Considering “Juvenile Lifer” Bills

Jake Neher — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:17:10 +0000

Juveniles convicted of murder in Michigan would no longer face mandatory life sentences under bills in the state House.

Michigan Court Of Appeals Hears Arguments On Juvenile Lifer Case

Jake Neher — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:15:02 +0000

Judges on a Michigan Court of Appeals panel say state lawmakers should figure out how to comply with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on so-called “juvenile lifers.”

AG Schuette Not Backing Down on Keeping Juvenile Lifers Behind Bars

Jake Neher — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:01:36 +0000

State Attorney General Bill Schuette isn’t done trying to make sure everyone sentenced as juveniles to life without parole in Michigan remains behind bars.

As Michigan Public Radio’s Jake Neher reports, the U.S. Supreme Court in June declared mandatory life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional.

Schuette: Teen Lifers Don’t Deserve Re-Sentencing

Rick Pluta — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:37:33 +0000

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is against holding re-sentencing hearings for hundreds of inmates sentenced to life with no chance of parole as juveniles. That’s despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles.

Juvenile Lifer Ruling Requires Authorities to Track Down Victims

Rick Pluta — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:06:52 +0000

A state House committee held a hearing Tuesday on what Michigan needs to do to comply with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Judge Economy: Life Prison Sentence Still Possible for Lansing Teen

Mark Bashore — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 04:00:00 +0000

A ruling last week by the U.S. Supreme Court has confusing repercussions for a recent court decision in Lansing. WKAR’ Mark Bashore spoke with Ingham County Judge George Economy to clarify how the ruling impacts the sentencing of 15 year old Lansing felon, Charles Lewis Jr.

Michigan Prepares to Re-sentence Juvenile Lifers

Rick Pluta — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:34:39 +0000

Arrangements are being made to return more than 350 Michigan inmates to the courts where they were sentenced. The prisoners will get new sentences under a U.S. Supreme Court decision this week.

U.S. High Court Ruling Gives Some Hope of Parole to Juvenile Lifers

Rick Pluta — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:25:49 +0000

The U. S. Supreme Court has struck down state laws like one in Michigan that automatically sends some juveniles to prison for life with no chance of parole.

SCOTUS Ruling Gives 350+ MI Inmates Chance For Parole

Rick Pluta — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:08:31 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down state laws that allow juveniles to be sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Michigan is one of several states that allowed juveniles to be sentenced to life without parole.