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Cell in which 16-year-old Meredith Coleman was incarcerated is in Toronto Jail, the only place a judge can remand in custody those over 16 and under 18. There are options for those under 16
Cell in which 16-year-old Meredith Coleman was incarcerated is in Toronto Jail, the only place a judge can remand in custody those over 16 and under 18. There are options for those under 16

Cell in which 16-year-old Meredith Coleman was incarcerated is in Toronto Jail, the only place a judge can remand in custody those over 16 and under 18. There are options for those under 16

Date4/28/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Cell in which 16-year-old Meredith Coleman was incarcerated is in Toronto Jail; the only place a judge can remand in custody those over 16 and under 18. There are options for those under 16.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011173F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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