Not only do inner-city youths face far more serious problems, but many are not even in school to begin with.
These youth face a greater risk of self-injury and suicide.
Under federal sentencing guidelines, the youths face a sentence of 5 to 20 years each.
But beyond the question of immediate release, the youths face a more far-reaching decision on whether they are to be tried as adults.
But black youths face new obstacles as they grow older.
Despite the disturbing nature of the weapons confiscated, the French youths won't face charges.
Many youths face this reality only after high school.
Had they been tried as adults, the youths would have faced a maximum of 30 years to life in prison.
Four men and a youth faced the gallows this day.
The judge said the two youths faced serious risks to their safety.