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Updated: 8:34 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007 | Posted: 8:33 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007

Portage Man Sentenced In Step-Father's Death

A Portage man was sentenced Monday to 20 to 40 years in prison for killing his step-father.

Shawn Sweeney pled guilty to third-degree murder and agreed to testify against his mother, Deborah Cummings, in his step-father's death.

According to prosecutors, Cummings led her son to believe her husband was abusing her and her life was at risk. Prosecutors said Cummings made up those allegations.

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