Austintown man resentenced for stabbing death of stepmother
Austintown man resentenced for stabbing death of stepmother WFMJ
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41-year-old James Jarrell pled guilty to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter, as well as three other charges including kidnapping, tampering with evidence and receiving stolen property.
James Jarrell
An Austintown man has been resentenced in court on Wednesday for the stabbing death of his stepmother.
According to court employees, 41-year-old James Jarrell pled guilty to an amended charge of voluntary manslaughter, as well as three other charges including kidnapping, tampering with evidence and receiving stolen property.
He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on these charges. As part of a plea deal, Jarrell’s original charge of murder was amended to voluntary manslaughter.
The charges stem from an incident in 2015, where prosecutors Jarrell had run out of crack cocaine and needed money, so he went to his stepmother’s house to get it. She was later found dead in the home by her husband.
The body was found in July, but it wasn’t until September when Jarrell was found by authorities in Pittsburgh driving a vehicle he had stolen from the scene.
Originally, Jarrell was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for his crimes, but an appeals court had overturned that ruling after ruling that the trial court had failed to allow Jarrell to introduce allegations of battered child syndrome or PTSD during the trial.
Additionally, during the initial sentencing, Jarrell said he did not believe he received a fair trial stating that he couldn’t call any of his own witnesses. Judge Lou D’Apolito disagreed and stated he felt like it was his responsibility to separate Jarrell from civilized society.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5: Gender Equality
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The article discusses the case of James Jarrell, who pled guilty to charges including voluntary manslaughter and kidnapping. The issues highlighted in the article are related to violence, crime, and justice, which are connected to SDG 16. Additionally, the article mentions that Jarrell’s stepmother was found dead in her home, indicating a potential violation of SDG 3 (right to life) and SDG 5 (prevention of violence against women). Furthermore, the article mentions that Jarrell had run out of crack cocaine and needed money, suggesting a potential connection to SDG 10 (reduced inequalities) as drug addiction and poverty are often interconnected.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs.
- SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.
- SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status.
- SDG 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
Based on the issues discussed in the article, the following targets can be identified. SDG 3.7 is relevant as it aims to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, which includes addressing violence against women. SDG 5.2 is applicable as it focuses on eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls. SDG 10.2 is relevant as it aims to promote social, economic, and political inclusion for all individuals, regardless of their background or status. Lastly, SDG 16.1 is connected as it aims to reduce all forms of violence and related death rates.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Number of reported cases of violence against women
- Access to sexual and reproductive health-care services
- Number of convictions for violent crimes
- Reduction in violence-related death rates
The article does not explicitly mention specific indicators. However, based on the identified targets, potential indicators that can be used to measure progress include the number of reported cases of violence against women, access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, the number of convictions for violent crimes, and the reduction in violence-related death rates.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | SDG 3.7: By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programs. | Access to sexual and reproductive health-care services |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation. | Number of reported cases of violence against women |
| SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities | SDG 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status. | Number of convictions for violent crimes |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | SDG 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. | Reduction in violence-related death rates |
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Source: wfmj.com
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