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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Namita Singh

Pennsylvania father pleads guilty to charges of torture and starvation death of his 12-year-old son

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Almost two years after he was charged with criminal homicide, a Pennsylvania father has pleaded guilty to his role in torturing and starving his 12-year-old son.

Scott Schollenberger Jr, 43, on Thursday pleaded guilty before Judge Bradford Charles and was sentenced to prison for life without the possibility of parole.

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