Rebecca Fierle, the former Orlando guardian whose role in the death of a ward sparked outrage that led to changes to Florida state law, was adjudicated guilty of neglect on Friday and sentenced to four years of probation. Circuit Judge Samantha Ward said incarceration is not appropriate considering Fierle has no prior record. Fierle must also complete 100 hours of community service, and is not .
Tampa prosecutors said a woman's actions as a legal guardian caused the death of an elderly man in her care. And after pleading guilty to elderly neglect in February, a judge decided on her punishment Friday.