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The court overturned a juvenile's 90-year sentence. The sentencing judge did not adequately consider the evidence of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and brain development in young people. Illinois law requires considering these factors.
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A court overturned a 90-year sentence given to a juvenile. The original sentencing judge did not adequately consider important factors as required by Illinois law. These factors included evidence of the juvenile's childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and the ongoing development of a young person's brain.
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The court overturned a 90-year prison sentence given to a young person. The court decided that the judge who issued the sentence did not properly consider important information. This information included details about the individual's childhood trauma, abuse, and neglect. The judge also did not adequately consider facts about brain development that are specific to young people, which is required by Illinois law.
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A court changed a young person's 90-year prison sentence. The judge in the original case did not fully look at important information. This information included the young person's tough childhood, like being hurt or not cared for. It also included how young brains develop. Illinois law says judges must think about these things.