Overview
- Prosecutors say Jordan Ellington, 34, of Clinton Township wrapped a belt around his 77-year-old grandmother’s neck and threatened she would be tightened on March 28, 2025.
- A jury found Ellington guilty in May 2026 of assault with a dangerous weapon.
- The court imposed a 20- to 48-month prison term Wednesday after prosecutors urged a harsher penalty than state guidelines recommended.
- The judge departed above the guideline range of two to 17 months because prosecutors argued the victim’s age and the offense’s severity were aggravating factors.
- Macomb County officials framed the sentence as a deterrent and said Ellington will serve the term in the Michigan Department of Corrections, signaling local emphasis on protecting older residents.