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Ronald Exantus, who killed six-year-old Logan Tipton in a 2015 home invasion, has been released after serving his sentence for assaulting the child’s surviving family members — sparking fresh outrage from Logan’s father, who calls it “a slap on the wrist.” Though found not guilty by reason of insanity for murder and burglary, Exantus was convicted of assault and served his mandated time, including credits, per Kentucky law. The case ignited national attention, leading to the passage of Logan’s Law to overhaul insanity defenses and reentry rules — but it can’t be applied retroactively to Exantus. The Tipton family remains determined to push for further reforms, demanding systemic changes to keep violent offenders behind bars and prevent future tragedies.

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