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

By Michel Martin
Published July 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM HST

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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Michel Martin
Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.
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