Florida Teen Sentenced to Five Years for Assaulting Teacher Over Nintendo Switch

Brendan Depa, diagnosed with autism, attacked Joan Naydich after she confiscated his gaming device, leading to significant injuries and long-term impacts.

• Depa, 18, was convicted of aggravated battery and will serve 15 years of probation after his prison term.
• The incident, captured on video, showed Depa chasing and violently attacking Naydich in a school hallway.
• Depa's defense cited his autism and alleged biases due to his race and size, while the prosecution emphasized the severity of the attack.
• Naydich testified about the lasting physical and emotional toll, including PTSD and job loss.
• Depa's mother and a former tutor expressed concerns about his vulnerability in the prison system.

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