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Sharing their story of murder, redemption and forgiveness with youth across the country

Tony Hicks was 14 when he killed Azim Khamisa's son Tariq in a robbery. Hicks, now in his 40s, volunteers for Khamisa's foundation to steer teens from violence

In the jury lounge of the Vista Courthouse, Tony Hicks hugs Judge Joan Weber, who presided at his trial, after he spoke to local high school students participating in Youth In Court. At left is Azim Khamisa, father of Tariq Khamisa, who Hicks killed in 1995 when Hicks was 14. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
In the jury lounge of the Vista Courthouse, Tony Hicks hugs Judge Joan Weber, who presided at his trial, after he spoke to local high school students participating in Youth In Court. At left is Azim Khamisa, father of Tariq Khamisa, who Hicks killed in 1995 when Hicks was 14. (Charlie Neuman / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Teens visiting Vista court heard from Tony Hicks, who was 14 when he killed Azim Khamisa's son in a robbery

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