James Craig Anderson , seven years , is sentenced to 50 years . After a birthday party for a mutual friend , the defendants and other conspirators agreed to assault blacks , authorities said . Deryl Paul Dedmon , 22 , who is black , was beaten by a group of white teens . Other defendants are sentenced to more than 18 years and more than 18 years .
James Craig Anderson , seven years , is sentenced to 50 years . Deryl Paul Dedmon , 22 , who is black , was beaten by a group of white teens . Other defendants are sentenced to more than 18 years and more than 18 years .