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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA South Bend man has been convicted of child neglect charges stemming from the shooting death of his 1-year-old son by a 4-year-old sibling.
A St. Joseph County jury returned guilty verdicts Friday against Avion Sexton, 24, on a felony count of neglect of a dependent resulting in death and several drug dealing and possession charges.
Sexton was arrested following the June 2020 death of 1-year-old Javion Sexton, who prosecutors said was killed the older sibling who was playing with a gun unsupervised at a South Bend home.
Sexton faces a prison term of between 20 years and 40 years on the most serious charge. A judge scheduled his sentencing hearing for May 18.
Eboni Hosea, the child’s mother, has pleaded not guilty on faces similar charges. A court hearing in her case is scheduled for Monday.
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