Julio Pina-Catena, 44, was convicted earlier this summer in the beating of his former boyfriend's father.
HACKENSACK - A Rutherford man was sentenced Friday to 21 years in prison for beating his former boyfriend's father nearly to death five years ago, according to NorthJersey.com.
Julio Pina-Catena, 44, broke into the Wallington home of his former lover, Adrian Martin, in May 2011 and spent hours cutting out the eyes of family photos, trashing a bedroom and hacking a computer. When he encountered Martin's father, Nelson, he brutally beat him, according to prosecutors.
As a result of the attack, Nelson Martin suffered severe brain damage and lasting injuries, including loss of sensations and reconstruction of his jaw, according to NorthJersey.com.
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Pina-Catena was acquitted of an attempted murder charge but convicted of aggravated assault, burglary, criminal mischief and other charges. His attorney said Pina-Catena maintains his innocence and will appeal, according to the report.
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