Teen suspect in 49ers Ricky Pearsall shooting to be tried in juvenile court after judge rejects adult charges
A California court decided that the teenager accused of shooting 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall during a 2024 robbery attempt will be tried as a juvenile. The judge favored defense arguments emphasizing rehabilitation due to the teen's troubled past and good behavior in detention. This decision impacts Pearsall, the NFL community, and the debate on juvenile crime prosecution.
A California court decided that the teenager accused of shooting 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall during a 2024 robbery attempt will be tried as a juvenile. The judge favored defense arguments emphasizing rehabilitation due to the teen's troubled past and good behavior in detention. This decision impacts Pearsall, the NFL community, and the debate on juvenile crime prosecution.
