Teenager sentenced in Crofton killing

ANNAPOLIS - A 16-year-old teen will be held in a juvenile facility until he turns 21, after pleading guilty Thursday to fatally punching a 14-year-old boy in Crofton in an incident that galvanized public concern over teen gangs.

The May 30 death of Christopher Jones also brought calls for a crackdown on crime, jump-started efforts to build a community center in Crofton, and raised questions about how schools handle bullying and problem youth.

After watching 16-year-old Javel George sit in court for more than an hour and apologize to his victim's family, Circuit Court...