Valley News in Foster County, North Dakota is reporting a Glenfield resident has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in the death of an 18-year-old in September, 2022.

“A judge handed down the sentence for Shannon Brandt on Friday, September 8.” they reported. “Brandt was given credit for 356 days already served behind bars. His five-year sentence will be followed by three years of supervised probation.”

“Brandt’s lawyer, Mark Friese, told Valley News Live following the sentencing, ‘Shannon is pleased that the matter is concluded and hopes those affected can begin to heal.’”

“Brandt, 42, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in May 2023 for running over 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson after a street dance in McHenry, North Dakota in September 2022.”

“Court documents say Brandt called 911 and said he hit Ellingson because he was being threatened. Documents say Brandt told police the 18-year-old was part of a Republican extremist group and that he was afraid they were coming to get him.”

Brandt’s lawyer, Mark Friese, told Valley News Live following the sentencing, “Shannon is pleased that the matter is concluded and hopes those affected can begin to heal.”

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