Attorney says Minors Who Murder Must Face Adult Punishment | VIDEO STORY

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A surge in violent crimes involving teenagers has reignited debate over Antigua and Barbuda’s sentencing laws, with prominent criminal lawyer and former Police Commissioner Wendel Alexander calling for minors accused of serious offences including murder to face trial and punishment as adults.

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Comments (13)

  • Guy September 30, 2025, 8:14 PM

    Why he always look so bex
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  • Anastasia September 30, 2025, 10:00 PM

    Never liked the fellow but he right on point with this one.
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  • Apex Jones September 30, 2025, 10:24 PM

    And I agree with him. You commit an adult crime face adult consequences
    Reply
  • Jason September 30, 2025, 10:56 PM

    Thats right. Killing someone and getting 3 years just because your public hairs have not yet been fully grown is not fair
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  • Informed citizen September 30, 2025, 10:59 PM

    People often debate whether age should protect someone from justice. But when a minor takes a life, the age argument loses weight. Justice systems must prioritize the safety of the community while still providing opportunities for reform.
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  • Justice October 1, 2025, 5:15 AM

    While we at it lets talk about people who force their sexuality on others, what should be the punishment
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  • Dale October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM

    agree 100%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%.
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 1, 2025, 10:14 AM

    Rehabilition? Its the Freedom of these countries that have these boys doing that. In Russia or Ukraine or even China…you think you can kill someone and not be executed because you young? Lol. That’s why these countries are run properly and those who claim to be free are really just in hell
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  • Anonymous October 1, 2025, 1:23 PM

    That’s right
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  • Teacher for Life October 2, 2025, 3:00 AM

    I totally agree with Attorney Robinson because teens do know right from wrong and should suffer the sconsequences for their actions. The law does need to be amended because how can you tell me that three years of incarceration is enough time for cold blooded murder? Life behind bars for taking a life seems only fair to me.
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    • Anonymous October 2, 2025, 3:02 AM

      ****Attorney Alexander***
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  • Lena October 2, 2025, 6:17 PM

    I support mr Alexander. That family won’t see their loved ones again. And you get community service? You ass should be dead too
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    • Anonymous October 5, 2025, 4:15 PM

      In total support
      Reply

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