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Adolescent Texas Prisoners Moving To Different Prison
by Ed Lyon
Some youthful offenders in Texas will soon be moved to a former death row wing in the Ellis Unit in Huntsville.
Children ages 14 to 17 who are certified as adults, tried and sentenced to prison for committing crimes, take part in a Youthful …
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