MYRTLE BEACH, SC – An Ohio man has been handed a 45-year prison sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend during their high school senior trip. Blake William Linkous, 18, reached a plea deal with prosecutors in Horry County and confessed to murdering Natalie Jane Martin, also 18, in June. During sentencing, Judge Deadra L. … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. – A Florida teenager with autism has been sentenced to prison for a violent attack on a teacher’s aide. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of individuals with special needs in the criminal justice system. The teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed due to their age, was involved in the … Read more
BARTOW, Florida — A teenager with autism in Florida has been sentenced to five years in prison for an attack at his school. The incident took place at the age of 17 when he allegedly assaulted a classmate. The teen, whose name is being withheld due to his age at the time of the incident, … Read more