Ex-boyfriend of London Thomas sentenced to 25-50 years in prison in teen's 2025 murder

Jalen Pendergrass, the ex-boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas, was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison for her 2025 murder after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. His mother, Charla Pendergrass, faces charges including first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. London's mother and grandmother provided victim impact statements at the sentencing.