The Supreme Court looks at two killings for which year - olds were convicted . ` ` What 's the definition of a child ? '' Complicating matters , several justices noted differences between the two cases before them . asked Justice Samuel Alito . The high court in 2002 abolished the death penalty for anyone under age 18 .
The Supreme Court looks at two killings for which year - olds were convicted . ` ` What 's the definition of a child ? '' asked Justice Samuel Alito . The high court in 2002 abolished the death penalty for anyone under age 18 .