Florida teen with autism gets 5 years in prison for school attack
Brendan Depa, a Florida teen with autism, was sentenced to five years in prison for an attack on a teacher's aide that was caught on camera. More
August 7, 2024
Brendan Depa
Brendan Depa pleaded no contest to brutally attacking a teacher’s aide in Feb. 2023, beating her unconscious.
Teen with autism who attacked teacher’s aide faces sentencing
The attack on Joan Naydich by then-17-year-old Brendan Depa has ignited a national debate over what punishment a student with special needs should receive. More
May 2, 2024