Controversial Sentencing: 10-Year-Old Black Child's Probation for Public Urination Sparks Outrage
A 10-year-old Black child in Mississippi has been sentenced to three months' probation and ordered to write a two-page book report on Kobe Bryant after urinating in a parking lot. The child's lawyer reached an agreement with a special prosecutor, who threatened to upgrade the charge if the case went to trial. The child's mother stated that her son urinated behind her vehicle while visiting a lawyer's office. The incident led to criticism of the criminal justice system and raised concerns about racial bias. The arrest is seen as emblematic of broader issues, highlighting the need to limit police interactions with civilians, particularly for Black individuals.