Despite repeated claims in the media about rising political extremism and violence, the apparent politically motivated killing of an 18-year-old in North Dakota last weekend received little national attention – and experts say there's a reason for that.
Shannon Brandt, 41, faces charges of vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly mowed down Cayler Ellingson, who he claimed was "part of a Republican extremist group."
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.