Lawmakers weigh response to youth violence in Mississippi

Lawmakers weigh response to youth violence in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Recent violence involving young suspects has prompted questions about prevention and renewed pressure on Mississippi lawmakers. Some are pushing for tougher consequences, while others argue the state has to focus on opportunity and prevention. Tougher penalties ahead Sen. Joey Fillingane authored a bill signed into law that takes effect July 1, sending some juvenile gun cases out of youth court and into circuit court, whe…