DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) — An 8-year-old Detroit girl who survived a brutal throat-slashing attack at a city park last year faced her attacker in court as he was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.

Saida Mashrah, who was 7 years old when she was attacked at Ryan Park in Detroit in October 2024, bravely spoke in court about how the terrifying incident impacted her life.

"I feel scared, nervous and after this accident happened to me, I didn't want to go to sleep. I didn't want to go to the park. I didn't want to do anything," Saida said in court.

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Gary Lansky, 74, who lived near the park where Saida was playing, pleaded guilty but mentally ill to assault with intent to murder. He was sentenced to between 7 and 15 years in prison as part of a plea agreement.

The young survivor descri

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