After one of the most horrific acts of violence by teens in South Florida, which left 15-year old Michael Brewer with burns over two thirds of his body, 3 of the 5 teenagers accused of this despicable crime will be tried as adults.
This is a strong and solid message by Broward Circuit Judge Lee Seidman. What type of child or teen does this unconscionable act to another person? It is very disturbing to believe this type of violence exists and that bullying can reach a level of nearly killing another person.
Should minors be charged as adults? In some instances, such as this one, many believe that to be true. This crime was so heinous that adults have a hard time comprehending how anyone could do this to another person.
As a parent we need to take the time to talk with our children about this incident. Open up your lines of communication, talk about bullying, discuss consequences and answer their questions and concerns honestly.
Neighbors 4 Neighbors has created the Michael Brewer Fund to help the Brewer family with the high hospital costs. Additional fund raising is taking place throughout South Florida. Visit and join their Facebook Michael Brewer Foundation.
For more information on this story: Miami Herald, CBS4, ABC News
Learn more about bullying at Love Our Children USA, STOMP OUT Bullying, National Youth Violence Prevention Center.
Be an educated parent, have a safer teen.
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well he shouldnt have snitched when they took his bike and that wouldnt have happend....
Nunya: you're a friggin moron, you know that? So if he deserved to be set on fire by these lil herbs then they will deserve to be raped when they go to prison :) Better yet, I feel they deserve to be burned alive, just like how they did Michael Brewer. I hope your in school Nunya, your sort of ignorance is scary. Karma is a B, and your lil punk friends are gonna find that out realll soon .. i just hope i read about it :)
Execute the little b*stards!
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