In Nashville, Tennessee, Cyntoia Brown was tried and convicted for the murder of real-estate agent Johnny Michael Allen in 2004. Despite being sixteen years old at the time, Brown was sentenced to 51 years behind bars, after being found guilty of aggravated robbery and first-degree murder.
Do some research online on Brown’s case. You may watch videos or read different types of articles. Afterwards, answer the following questions: Did she receive a fair trial? Were any of her rights violated? If so, what rights were violated? Do you believe the judge should take into consideration mitigating factors, such as her rough childhood? If you were the judge, what would have been your sentence?
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