Mother of slain Newark sergeant pushes for teen suspect to face adult trial
In a Change.org petition, Azcona's mother urged New Jersey lawmakers to reassess age criteria and laws for serious crimes.
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Mar 27, 2025, 11:02 AM
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Updated 27 days ago
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11h agoThe mother of slain Newark Police Sgt. Joseph Azcona is demanding that the 14-year-old charged in his death be tried as an adult.
In a Change.org petition, Azcona's mother urged New Jersey lawmakers to reassess age criteria and laws for serious crimes.
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Current state law prevents the teen from being charged as an adult.
She wrote that her son dedicated his life to serving and protecting and that legal reform would ensure justice for victims.
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