The long time reporter was horrified by the attitude of the youth offenders.
Ross and John's favourite court reporter, Karen Matthews, has shared a grim view of the youth justice system.
In a recent editorial, the seasoned Geelong Advertiser reporter gave a biting account of what really happens in the Geelong Children's Court.
Major changes need to be made to address the problem of youth crime
Karen Matthews
Ross: Did any of them get a custodial sentence?
Karen Matthews: NONE. There are no real consequences.
"It's totally out of hand," she told Ross and John.
"Short of rape and murder, there was everything."
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