01.06.2025 10:40
A young girl sitting on the street in Kadıköy was robbed by a gang of children. The 17-year-old individual who forcibly took the girl's necklace was apprehended by the police. While it was revealed that he had three prior criminal records, he was placed under house arrest, a decision that ignited a significant debate. Many people commented, "It doesn't make sense to give lesser sentences for such crimes just because the perpetrator is under 18."
A young girl sitting on the street in Kadıköy, Istanbul, was robbed by a group of children. In the incident, a 17-year-old individual forcibly took the young girl's necklace and fled. It was revealed that the suspect, who was quickly apprehended by police teams, had three previous criminal records.
THE DECISION SPARKED DEBATES
No arrest request was made for the 17-year-old suspect who was sent to the courthouse. The court imposed house arrest on the suspect. However, this decision received significant backlash from the public. Thousands of people on social media criticized the decision, stating, "It is unreasonable to give less punishment for such crimes just because the perpetrator is under 18."
"LEGAL REGULATIONS SHOULD BE REASSESSED"
Experts indicate that the legal regulations regarding juvenile delinquency and criminal justice need to be reassessed. The issue of how to prosecute child offenders who commit serious crimes has come to the forefront again.