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Supreme Court ruling on life sentences for juveniles might affect 3 Pierce County killers
Last updated: June 25th, 2012 12:41 PM (PDT)

Three men sentenced to life without parole for their roles in two notorious Pierce County killings might qualify for lighter sentences thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued today.

The nation’s high court, in a 5-4 decision, declared unconstitutional mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles convicted of murder.

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