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Brandt trial date, venue set

The date and venue for the trial of Shannon Brandt, accused of murdering 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson in September last year, has officially been set.

After being accused of purposely running over and killing Ellingson in the early morning hours of Sept. 18, Brandt pleaded not guilty to the two charges against him, including Felony AA murder, setting the stage for an eventual jury trial.

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