A tense moment unfolded in court when a teenage defendant broke down in tears after learning he would remain in custody while awaiting trial.
The case, involving a confrontation between two teens, has shaken the community. Prosecutors argued the boy posed a risk if released, while his defense stressed his clean record and ties to the area.
The judge ultimately sided with the prosecution, citing the seriousness of the charges. The teen’s emotional reaction underscored the heavy toll the case is taking — not only on the victim’s family, but also on the young suspect whose future now hangs in the balance.
