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Actually, I think that the maximum sentence is actually much longer, around 20-25 years. They were saying he will get much less because it is a first offense.
This case has just become a horrible ordeal overall. I can't imagine having to take the stand to defend my father, let alone doing it when 12 years old. In addition, as in many cases like this, there are many different sides of the story. Some say that the assailant only landed a couple of off-balance blows. Some say it was several powerful ones. One doctor is saying that the injury could have been caused by one well-placed punch, and one says that it took several aggravated punches to cause death.
I will agree with justamom that this is indicative of the larger problem. As someone who played organized sports all through my childhood, right up until the end of high school, this seems to be a problem everywhere. From Little League to varsity sports, you always had those parents who always went too far. Now, most of the time that entails getting in screaming matches with other parents/coaches, or the parent just making an ass out of himself or herself. After this incident though, it will be interesting to see if there are any changes in parental behavior at sporting events. It's extremely sad, but it was only a matter of time before something like this happened.
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