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Missouri lawmaker proposes raising adult crimes age

A Missouri representative has proposed a bill requiring raising the age of people tried in court as adults to 18 years. Republican state Rep. Wayne Wallingford's proposed measure would require anyone under the age of 18 to be prosecuted in juvenile courts, with the exception of 16- or 17-year-olds who have been certified as adults. Missouri is ...

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