11/13/09

NAMPA, Idaho (AP) _ A Nampa teen who was just 12 when he
attacked and injured a 5-year-old girl has been sentenced as an
adult to 20 years in prison.

The Idaho Press-Tribune reports a judge sentenced 15-year-old
Trevor Reizenstein on Friday, ordering that he serve 15 years for
attempted murder and 20 years for battery with intent to commit
rape. Reizenstein will be eligible for parole in 10 years.

Reizenstein pleaded guilty in exchange for prosecutors
recommending a sentence of 10 years fixed.

Prosecutors say Reizenstein, then 12, attacked the little girl
in an alley on Jan. 24, 2007. The girl was found wearing only a
T-shirt and not breathing, but was later released from the
hospital.

The Idaho Supreme Court in April ruled Reizenstein could be
tried as an adult.
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Information from: Idaho Press-Tribune, http://www.idahopress.com

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