Did you miss the part about assaulting staff and property destruction.
What about the part where he continued hacking after being busted the first time and released on bail.
Its pretty clear that the kid poses a danger and doesn't understand that he needs to stop.
This isn't a youthful prank/indiscretion that went too far. This kid was on trial for causing millions in damages, and then did it again while on trial.
Yeah, institutionalizing people has a horrendous history, but this kid is incredibly destructive, and has proven that cannot control himself or will go out of his way to do the wrong thing. The only viable alternative to a supervised medical setting is jail for him.
What about the part where he continued hacking after being busted the first time and released on bail.
Its pretty clear that the kid poses a danger and doesn't understand that he needs to stop.
This isn't a youthful prank/indiscretion that went too far. This kid was on trial for causing millions in damages, and then did it again while on trial.
Yeah, institutionalizing people has a horrendous history, but this kid is incredibly destructive, and has proven that cannot control himself or will go out of his way to do the wrong thing. The only viable alternative to a supervised medical setting is jail for him.