Lionel Tate is a person who holds a dubious honor, although there is little doubt at this point that he is every bit deserving. Lionel Tate holds the record in the U.S. for the youngest person ever sentenced to life imprisonment. At the age of 14, he battered and killed a 6 year old girl – he claimed he was showing her professional wrestling moves, like stomping on her head. The judge didn’t buy it, and gave him a life sentence. He was released a year later on probation, broke house arrest and found carrying a knife, then obtained a firearm and robbed a pizza deliveryman – which got him 10-30 years. He was defended by legendary Florida attorney Ellis Rubin, but now may need cash until payday for soap on a rope.
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