Teen sentenced in fire that killed parents

GLASSBORO, N.J. - April 24, 2009 - On Friday morning, a judge convicted Jason Henry to two counts of 20 years in prison, to be served concurrently.

Henry did not speak in court, only telling the judge he wished not to give a statement.

Earlier this year, the teen plead guilty to two counts of aggravated manslaughter.

Prosecutors say Henry started a gasoline fire in his family's Glassboro home in February of 2007.

His parents, Michelle Henry Stephen Edwards, died from injuries they suffered in the blaze.

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