The two boys, who told police they considered the girl rude and annoying, won't be tried as adults and will be in court next Wednesday for a capacity hearing, said Tim Rasmussen, the Stevens County prosecuting attorney.

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"We were as curious as everyone else at their lack of clear-cut demands, " said David Stevens, chief constable of the Essex County police, which handled the negotiations.

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