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Lawmakers OK new teen murder sentences

In a nearly unanimous vote that belied the three previous sessions of failed efforts, the Missouri Legislature on Thursday gave final approval to legislation that sets a constitutional penalty for juveniles who commit first-degree murder. The bill would allow those who are under 18 when they commit first-degree murder to be sentenced to a prison term ...

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