Maryland state senator aims to change how juvenile offenders are treated in the state

By Michel Martin

Published July 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM EDT

In Maryland, more youth are tried as adults than in almost any other state. State Sen. William Smith is on a mission to change that.

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