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Clinton Township man sentenced for assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother with belt
By Brandon Carr at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A Clinton Township man has been sentenced after a Macomb County jury convicted him of assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother with a belt.Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Wednesday (July 8) that Jordan Ellington, 34, was sentenced to 20 to 48 months in the Michigan Department of ...
Key takeaway Lucido announced Wednesday (July 8) that Jordan Ellington, 34, was sentenced to 20 to 48 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections after being found guilty in May of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The sentencing of Jordan Ellington for assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother with a belt raises concerns about elder abuse in the Detroit area. This case, which occurred in Clinton Township, highlights the need for increased awareness and support for vulnerable seniors in the community. The fact that Ellington was able to carry out such a violent act against a family member underscores the complexity of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido's announcement of the sentence serves as a reminder that law enforcement and the judicial system are taking elder abuse seriously. The upward departure from the state's recommended sentence guidelines by Macomb County Circuit Judge James M. Biernat also sends a strong message about the severity of this crime. As the community moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how local authorities and social services respond to similar cases and work to prevent elder abuse in the future.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? A Clinton Township man has been sentenced after a Macomb County jury convicted him of assaulting his 77-year-old grandmother with a belt.Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Wednesday (July 8) that Jordan Ellington, 34, was sentenced to 20 to 48 months in the Michigan Department of ...
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