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14-year-old ordered to complete 50 hours community service for pornography possession
A magistrate has sentenced a teenager to perform community service after finding the youth in possession of pornographic material. The offender has been given four months to complete the sentence.
LSN Malaysia ·
The 14-year-old was ordered by the magistrate to undertake 50 hours of community service following the discovery of pornographic materials in their possession. The court issued the directive with a completion deadline of four months from the date of sentencing. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding minors' access to adult content and the legal consequences of possession. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the circumstances of the discovery or the specific nature of the materials involved. The community service order represents an alternative to custodial sentencing in the juvenile justice system, aiming to provide rehabilitation and restorative outcomes for young offenders.