Victorian boy, 13, has mental capacity to be tried for murder of Declan Cutler, court hears

Psychologist's report on behalf of prosecution cites boy's respect for gang members' and adherence to an alternative moral code"

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A psychologist has found that a 13-year-old Victorian boy charged with murder could be tried for the crime, saying that his respect for gang members" and adherence to an alternative moral code" shows he has the mental capacity to understand right from wrong.

The boy, who cannot be named, is one of eight teenagers charged over the murder of Declan Cutler.

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