DSWD-8: Younger suspect in Tacloban shooting not criminally liable
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A 14-year-old suspect in Tacloban is exempt from criminal charges for the killing of three students at San Jose National High School because juvenile law doesn't hold kids under criminal responsibility age accountable for crimes. This decision by the Department of Social Welfare and Development highlights the complexities of holding minors accountable in violent incidents. The ruling underscores broader debates about youth justice, rehabilitation, and the legal system's approach to minors involved in severe crimes.
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