Judge Drops Kidnapping Charges in Shocking Case | Lincoln News

Two teens, James Barnes and Juantez Ruffin, face serious charges—including kidnapping and weapons offenses—but a judge tossed them out after prosecutors admitted the kids, ages nine and ten, got out of the car voluntarily at a store and returned on their own. Defense argues the kids may have fabricated the story, and the weapon found in the car was never used. The mother is furious, even receiving threats, while the suspects remain jailed as charges are refiled for a September 23 preliminary hearing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f95926e0b965d432