Teen sentenced in attack on girl
15-year-old must serve at least 10 years
NAMPA, Idaho – 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 reported 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 attacked the little girl in an alley on Jan. 24, 2007.
The girl was found wearing only a T-shirt and not breathing, and she was later released from the hospital.
The Idaho Supreme Court in April ruled Reizenstein could be tried as an adult.