Legal hurdles arise if Somali captive is returned to United States for prosecution . Suspect in U.S. military custody could be handed over to Kenya or another country . , about half of the 200-plus defendants 17 or younger are held for trial as adults , while the other half are detained as juveniles . Complicating matters is suspect 's age , reportedly between 16 and 19 .
Legal hurdles arise if Somali captive is returned to United States for prosecution . Suspect in U.S. military custody could be handed over to Kenya or another country . Complicating matters is suspect 's age , reportedly between 16 and 19 .