Escaped Juvenile Offenders

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Guest Host:

Rebecca Roberts
Escaped Juvenile Offenders

Last week, D.C. marked the end of an era bu closing its infamous juvenile facility at Oak Hill. But the city already has a new public relations problem on its hands -- a young offender escaped from the new facility over the weekend. We...

Last week, D.C. marked the end of an era bu closing its infamous juvenile facility at Oak Hill. But the city already has a new public relations problem on its hands -- a young offender escaped from the new facility over the weekend. We learn about the new center, and explore the ramifications of the high-profile escape.

Guests

Robert Pierre

Washington Post reporter

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