Court to hear case of teen who sent texts urging suicide [View all]

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Court to hear case of teen who sent texts urging suicide
Apr 7, 1:01 AM EDT

BOSTON (AP) -- Massachusetts' highest court is set to hear arguments in the case of a teenager charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly sending her boyfriend dozens of text messages encouraging him to kill himself.

Michelle Carter is awaiting trial in the 2014 death of Conrad Roy III.

Carter's lawyers are appealing a juvenile judge's decision denying their motion to dismiss the charges. The Supreme Judicial Court will hear arguments on Thursday.

Carter is charged as a youthful offender and could face up to 20 years' imprisonment if convicted.




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Michelle Carter, Conrad Roy III. [/center]