Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Man Sentenced for Hurting Infant During Gaming Outburst
A 22-year-old man named Jalin White got very angry while playing a video game called NBA 2K.
He was losing and threw his 8-month-old baby at a wall.
The baby got very hurt and now has problems with his eyes and needs a special tube to eat.
The man said he is very sorry and didn't mean to hurt his baby.
The judge said he has to go to prison for 12 years and then be watched for 7 more years.
Everyone is very sad about what happened and says it's important to stay calm, especially around babies.
Jalin White, 22, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for injuring his 8-month-old son during a violent outburst.
The incident occurred while White was playing and losing in the video game NBA 2K.
White pleaded guilty to charges of recklessly causing great bodily harm to a child and child neglect.
The child suffered significant injuries, including vision issues and the need for a feeding tube.
White expressed remorse and accountability for his actions during the sentencing.
- Who
- Jalin White, 22-year-old Wisconsin man
- What
- Threw his 8-month-old son at a wall during a gaming outburst, causing serious injuries
- When
- Exact date not specified, but recent
- Where
- Wisconsin
- Why
- Frustration from losing in the video game NBA 2K
- Name
- Jalin White
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Wisconsin
- Sentence
- 12 years in prison
- Extended Supervision
- 7 years
- Victim Age
- 8 months
- Trigger
- Frustration from losing in NBA 2K
- Injuries
- Vision issues, requires feeding tube