CRIMETHE CITY NYC
Judge Who Sentenced ‘90s Teen Killer Now Wants Him Freed
Jose Colon, who murdered Antonia and Carlos Peña, is seeking clemency from Gov. Kathy Hochul after serving 27 years for the murders. The judge who sentenced him now believes that punishment was too harsh. This case sits at the intersection of debates regarding juvenile sentencing, rehabilitation, and whether mercy is appropriate in cases of murder.
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