Teen mom accused of killing baby fighting for lighter sentence

Christian Jones
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DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—Jakayla Williams is seeking the youthful offender status in her capital murder case.

Williams is being charged with the death of her baby boy after she allegedly put him in a dumpster with a trash compactor, and lied to authorities about it.

During her arraignment process on Wednesday, Williams applied for the youthful offender status in hopes of a penalty reduction.

In some cases, those granted the youthful offender status can avoid a criminal record.

The status will provide Williams with an informal court process that focuses on rehabilitation, instead of the traditional format of a criminal court.

Williams will find out the court’s decision on May 15th.

She will be arraigned and tried as an adult if she is not granted the youthful offender status.

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