Verdict in teenagers' trial reignites debate
In Pensacola Florida jurors convicted Alex and Derek King aged 13 and 14 of second degree murder without a weapon for killing their father with a bat. They face 22 years to life though sentence may fall below the minimum. A separate trial acquitted Ricky Chavis 40 in the same case renewing debate on trying youths as adults.
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High school football player dies at game
A 15-year-old Southwestern High School player, Eric Simpson, collapsed after a tackle during a timeout and died. He suffered a seizure and was transported to St. John Hospital, with doctors citing chronic heart failure. autopsy planned to confirm cause. Principal Hines and Coach Foster mourn the student, noting his good conduct and clear medical history.
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