Teen Acquitted Due to Mental Health Crisis | Global News

A Malaysian teen acquitted of murdering a classmate after a judge ruled he was mentally unfit at the time — suffering from schizophrenia since age nine, worsened by pandemic isolation. Though he admitted to the stabbing, his defense focused on his deteriorating mental health. Sentenced to psychiatric care until deemed stable, the case sparked national debate over youth mental health and social media’s toll on teens, leading to new laws banning under-16s from major platforms. Trial held in secret, underscoring growing concerns about digital safety and adolescent well-being.

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