Darren Beach takes his seat before his sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court. Beach, who has autism and severe mental illness, was sentenced to two years in the Maricopa County Jail for assaulting his health care worker while at the Arizona State Hospital. His lawsuit highlights continued criticism of the state's hospitals' lack of transparency and accountability.
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Defense attorney Holly Giesl puts her hand on Darren Beach's back and cries during sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Defense attorney Holly Giesl puts her hand on Darren Beach's back and cries during sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Judge Jackie Ireland listens to defense arguments during Darren Beach's sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Darren Beach takes his seat before his sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Darren Beach takes his seat before his sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Judge Jackie Ireland speaks about the plea deal during Darren Beach's sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Darren Beach takes his seat before his sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Summer Walter leaves the podium in tears as her brother Darren Beach is sentenced in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Video from inside the Arizona State Hospital will be shown during Darren Beach's sentencing in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Judge Jackie Ireland sentenced Darren Beach to two years in prison and probation in Maricopa County Superior Court.
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