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Texas dentist sentenced for botched surgery that left 4-year-old with brain damage

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Houston, Texas – A former dentist in Houston, Texas has been sentenced to just five years of probation after a botched surgery left a 4-year-old girl with irreversible brain damage. Bethaniel Jefferson, who failed to call 911 for five hours as the child’s oxygen levels plummeted, was convicted of reckless injury to a child by omission. Prosecutors were asking for a 20-year prison sentence, but the jury initially sentenced her to 10 years before recommending …

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Abusive Idaho couple avoids jail time despite starving adopted daughter

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An Idaho couple found guilty of starving their adopted daughter to the brink of death will not face prison time, according to a recent ruling. Last week, Judge Darla Williamson sentenced Byron and Gwendalyn Buthman to four years of probation and 300 hours of community service, citing concerns that jail time would negatively impact the four other children they have adopted. The judge also withheld judgment, meaning that if the couple adheres to the terms …

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Man who killed two officers was on probation for gun and drug charges after a light sentence that should of been much longer.

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Man who killed El Monte officers was on probation for gun charge – Los Angeles Times A gunman shot and killed two El Monte police officers Tuesday while responding to a call at a motel. The gunman’s mother confirmed his death Wednesday. The officers were identified Wednesday afternoon as Cpl. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana. The district attorney’s office identified the gunman as Flores, and said he was on probation for a gun possession offense. …

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