Florida Boy Held for Psychiatric Evaluation in Homeless Beating
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A 10-year-old Daytona Beach boy convicted of beating a homeless man will remain in custody until he's no longer deemed a threat to others.
A judge found the boy guilty of aggravated battery last month. The boy, another 10-year-old boy and 17-year-old Jeremy Woods were charged with beating John D'Amico in March as he and a friend walked through a crime-ridden neighborhood.
The judge said the boy sentenced today will be held until psychiatric evaluations show that he is no longer a high or moderate risk to others.
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The other young boy has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery. Woods is being prosecuted as an adult and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.