A courtroom was left stunned this week after a young man, charged with taking the life of his classmate, claimed it was all “just a joke.”
The chilling remark came as part of his testimony, where he appeared to downplay the severity of the crime. His statement left the victim’s family visibly shaken, and even the judge paused before responding.
“This is not a joke. A young life was lost — and that can never be undone,” the judge said firmly.
The case has sparked outrage online and in the local community, with many calling for accountability and justice. The victim, remembered as kind and full of potential, has become the center of growing calls for addressing violence among youth and the culture of desensitization.
The trial is ongoing, but one thing is clear: no one in that courtroom found it funny.
