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Man sentenced to over a decade for throwing baby against wall during video game rage

Milwaukee, WI A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to abusive conduct that left his infant son critically injured. Jalin A. White’s actions stemmed from frustration while playing a basketball video game.

In a plea agreement, White admitted to physically abusing his 8-month-old son and neglecting him, resulting in great bodily harm. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Anderson M. Gansner accepted the plea and sentenced him to serve 12 years with seven years of probation.

The incident occurred on November 5. White was watching his son alone in a rented room while the child’s mother left to run an errand.

When she returned, the mother found the infant, identified as JW in court documents, in distress. The child was barely breathing, with visible signs of injury, prompting the mother to seek immediate medical assistance.

Upon arrival at a nearby hospital, the child was diagnosed with skull fractures and multiple broken ribs along with other serious injuries. Medical staff performed CPR to revive JW after he lost his pulse.

During police interviews, White provided inconsistent versions of how the boy sustained his injuries. Ultimately, he admitted to throwing JW against the wall in a moment of frustration related to the video game NBA2K.

He claimed that while holding the boy, he became frustrated with the game’s outcome and hurled the child toward the wall. White noted the impact was so severe that he repeatedly emphasized how hard the child hit the wall.

In his final court appearance, he received a nine-year sentence for the physical abuse charge and a three-year sentence for neglecting the child. He was credited with 419 days spent in pretrial detention.

White will also be required to complete post-incarceration programs and treatment. He is prohibited from using corporal punishment on any child in his care.

Lawsuit against Wisconsin hospital dismissed after brain donation lost

Milwaukee, WI A lawsuit against Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin has been dismissed following the accidental disposal of a brain donated for research. The lawsuit was initiated by the parents of Ashtyn Fellenz, who passed away in December.

Ashtyn Fellenz was 24 years old and diagnosed with Canavan disease, a terminal neurological disorder. Her parents agreed to donate her brain for research to further understanding of the disease and possible treatments.

On November 17, Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Timothy Witkowiak ruled that the Fellenzes could not pursue damages against the hospital. The judge stated that surrendering the donation meant the parents relinquished all rights to it.

Despite the ruling, Judge Witkowiak acknowledged the hospital’s mistake and expressed sympathy for the Fellenz family. He encouraged Children’s Wisconsin to review its protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The hospital admitted the error, stating it was “profoundly sorry” for the mistake. In May, before the lawsuit was filed, a spokesperson emphasized the need to reinforce protocols to avoid such errors.

Children’s Wisconsin reported that both sections of Ashtyn Fellenz’s brain were removed properly but were later improperly disposed of after months of storage.

Ashtyn underwent experimental gene therapy before her death and was among a few patients living longer due to the treatment. Canavan disease typically limits life expectancy to around ten years, but Ashtyn lived to 24.

Man sentenced to life in prison for pizza order murder

Milwaukee, WI A 39-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree intentional murder for fatally shooting a cashier after a dispute over a pizza order. Charles J. Leggett shot 26-year-old Jamil I. Owies at Action Food and Liquor on the morning of October 19.

A jury delivered its verdict on Wednesday after approximately 30 minutes of deliberation. Leggett is set to be sentenced by Circuit Judge David L. Borowski on December 17.

Milwaukee Police received a 911 call around 11:50 a.m. reporting a gunshot at the store. When first responders arrived, they discovered Owies with a gunshot wound to the chest, unresponsive, and without a pulse.

Officers attempted life-saving measures, but Owies was pronounced dead at the scene. An employee revealed that Leggett became upset when he saw his pizza being made without gloves.

Witnesses reported Leggett returned to the counter, where he and Owies began arguing. The argument escalated just before the sound of a gunshot was heard, followed by Leggett fleeing the store.

Security footage from inside the store captured the incident, showing Leggett visibly upset during the confrontation. The recording also revealed that he brandished a handgun before shooting Owies.

Leggett was apprehended soon after and allegedly admitted to shooting Owies during questioning. He described the incident as a response to Owies’ loud remarks regarding the pizza preparation.

During his sentencing hearing next month, Leggett will receive a mandatory sentence of life in prison.

Grafton man charged with attempted homicide after domestic dispute

Grafton, WI

A Grafton man has been charged with attempted homicide following an incident involving his wife. Guy Paider, aged 53, faces serious charges related to the attack that occurred Friday.

Paider has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree recklessly endangering safety, according to court records. The couple’s marital struggles were evident, as the wife had met with a lawyer earlier that day to discuss divorce proceedings.

Upon returning home, she and Paider confronted each other. After sending their child to another room for privacy, Paider allegedly assaulted her.

The wife reported that she screamed for help and was eventually thrown to the floor. During the altercation, she claimed Paider retrieved a gun from a drawer.

He allegedly warned his wife by saying, “Look at me, look at me, so you can see me when I shoot you.” At approximately 3:50 p.m., deputies from the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 call.

First responders from the Grafton Police Department were the first to arrive and heard a woman calling for help. As they approached, a male subject, identified as Paider, reportedly fired multiple shots at the woman.

Paider was arrested on the scene and taken to the Ozaukee County Jail. The victim, a 48-year-old woman, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in Milwaukee.

Following medical attention, she was reported to be in stable condition. Paider previously served as a firefighter in West Allis.