Back in March New Mexico star athlete Carissa McGee was charged with two counts of attempted murder after her mother and sister were found with multiple stab wounds. Advocate.com reported the news, coming from a local Albuquerque television station, “that Carissa became angry when her mother and sister began ridiculing her for being a lesbian.”

The Albuquerque Tribune published updated information on Carissa’s case on September 29th:

Though her case resides in the state’s juvenile justice system – she has entered a denial of the charges – the Do¤a Ana County District Attorney’s Office has filed a motion to seek an adult sentence for two counts of attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery.

If convicted as an adult on all counts, Carissa could face up to 24 years in prison, Assistant District Attorney Amy Orlando said. If convicted as a juvenile, Carissa must serve time until she is 21.

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