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East Hampton High School freshman Trevor Shea, dressed as a police officer, and Andrew Bennet, a member of the prosecution. CAROLYN KORMANN

East Hampton High School freshman Trevor Shea, dressed as a police officer, and Andrew Bennet, a member of the prosecution. CAROLYN KORMANN

authorBrian Bossetta on May 19, 2009
Teenagers descended on East Hampton Town Justice Court to participate in a public mock trial last Sunday, the conclusion of a four-month training program that included a tour of the... more

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