Convicted teen killers await unexpected parole hearings in Minnesota

Seven juvenile killers who were sentenced to life without parole in Minnesota could be set free, KSTP reports. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life without parole is unconstitutional for juveniles. One of the cases in Minnesota involves Madhi Ali who was 17 when he gunned down three men at the Seward Market in South Minneapolis. Michael Swanson of St. Louis Park is also guaranteed another hearing after killing two convenience store clerks in Iowa.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 2, 2012

Seven juvenile killers who were sentenced to life without parole in Minnesota could be set free, KSTP reports. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that life without parole is unconstitutional for juveniles. One of the cases in Minnesota involves Madhi Ali who was 17 when he gunned down three men at the Seward Market in South Minneapolis. Michael Swanson of St. Louis Park is also guaranteed another hearing after killing two convenience store clerks in Iowa.

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