juvenile lifers

Michigan lawmakers are working to pass legislation that would prevent youth offenders from being incarcerated alongside adult criminals.

Michigan reportedly has more juvenile lifers rotting away prison than in any other state in the nation. Unfortunately, a recent court ruling has resulted in around 180 inmates, who were sentenced when they were age 17-years or younger, that are destined to spend the rest of their lives behind bars for a crime that was committed prior to adulthood.