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He wasn't an adult yet so he shouldn't have gotten life.

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I do not think he deserved a life sentence. He couldn't have fully known right from wrong because he was just too young.

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I don't think that he should have been sentenced to life, as I don't think he was fully aware of the weight of his actions, and though he did deserve a punishment, he didn't deserve life in prison for something he didn't fully understand

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He did deserve a long sentence, but a life sentence may have been too long

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I do believe that he was guilty, but I do not think it is right to give a minor/a 12 year old a punishment given to adults

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he was so young

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It was wrong of them to give him life before he was adult

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There are so many holes in the trail/investigation. I think there is more to the story, but Tate got the short end of the stick, because of our flawed justice system.

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this punishment seemed too strict, but it did serve better justice than if he were to get away with the wrestling defense

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he was not 18 yet so he wasnt an adult and shouldnt be charged with an adult sentece.

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he was so young

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Being sentenced to prison for LIFE as an ADULT I feel is quite harsh for someone who is only 12/13. (Depending on the state adulthood laws at the time), Tate should have been charged as an adult by the time he reached said age (16, 17, or 18). I do believe he is guilty of the homicide of TIffany Eunick, however I feel that he shouldn't have been charged as an adult and given the life in prison sentence. Even then, he should have been given a lighter sentence but it would still get justice for Tiffany Eunick AND teach him a lesson.

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I don't think he should've been prisoned for life as an adult because he was still a kid when this crime was committed so I think they should've given him a lighter sentence so his life wouldn't waste away behind bars.

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I don't believe that is was right for him to be sentenced for life due to the fact that it was too long, especially for a child. Though I do believe that he should have gotten a longer sentence.

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I do not agree with the sentence they gave Lionel, this was a young child. So I do not think Life as an adult was a appropriate verdict, especially since he was still a minor.

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I believe that Lionel Tate committed the crime and intentionally murdered the victim. Science does not lie, and the testimony of experts and physical evidence and forensic analysis that was provided, supported the notion that Lionel Tate was guilty because the evidence was probative and damning. The sentence that he received which was to be sentenced in the adult justice system conflicts with the legal system of giving a juvenile an adult sentence (which I thought you can't do). That is a right that juvenile criminals have. While the crime that Lionel Tate committed was horrendous, being sentenced to life with no option for probation may have been extreme or could be considered as cruel and unusual punishment. However, after people came to his defense on giving Lionel Tate a less severe sentence, less time, and probation, he continued to act in crimes during his probation which really shows his character and nature. The less severe sentence wasn't enough, but life in prison was too severe. This is difficult because this really sets the bar for juvenile criminals and makes them think that they can get away with horrific crimes.

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he was a minor and shouldn't get life in prison, especially when a parent could of helped stop the murder

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Becuse he just a child and I don't think it's right to give a 12 year old life.

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I don't think it was right for them to try and punish him in the adult justice system but I do feel he deserved a punishment and yes murder is murder but the life penalty for a juvenile seems a bit to much.

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Because you can't give an adult sentence to someone who is the age of 17 or 18. But, he should maybe be under house arrest until he was of age.

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Although I do believe he was guilty, I don't think he deserved prison for life. Lionel should have gotten a longer sentence with a long parole, but he was only 12 years old. I think he should have "life" left to show his repentance and growth. However, if he breaks parole (like he did), he should have a harsher punishment, but still not life. He should be placed in rehab/ a 12 step program, to help change who he is. (because people do change)

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I don't think Tate should have been sentenced for life because they weren't able to prove 100% that he didn't commit this homicide on purpose but I do believe the sentence that they did end up giving him wasn't long enough. I believe he should have gotten at least 10 years in prison with the addition 1 year house arrest with the 10 year probation as well.