A 14-year-old accused in the deadly stabbing of a 71-year-old woman made his first court appearance Monday, charged with second-degree murder. This case along with a string of recent high-profile violent crimes involving youth is sparking renewed debate about the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and whether Canada’s legal system is striking the right balance between rehabilitation and accountability. Lorne Honickman, a litigation lawyer and TV personality, joins Candace Daniel to break it down.
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