Judge to convicted teen: You will lose your youth

YOUNGSTOWN

A Mahoning County Common Pleas judge, trying to determine if a recommended 12-year prison sentence for a 19-year-old man accused in a March robbery was fair, contrasted his 20s with those the defendant will face.

Judge R. Scott Krichbaum said he was concerned the recommended term for Michael Green was too lenient, but he listed things he was able to do after he turned 20 that Green will not get a chance to do in prison.

The judge said he went to college, got married, had children, went to law school and became a lawyer and enjoyed his family and friends. Green will not get a chance to do any of those things for a long time, Judge Krichbaum said.

“You’re going to have your youth taken away from you,” Judge Krichbaum said.

Read more about the sentencing and Green's response in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.