Chicago man gets 3 years in prison in Fargo stabbing

A Chicago man has been sentenced to three years in prison in a stabbing in Fargo that cost the victim a kidney.

Calvin Johnston Jr. had pleaded guilty to assault in the May 29 stabbing. The 28-year-old had been charged with attempted murder but the charge was reduced in a plea deal.

Authorities say Johnston stabbed 22-year-old Devante Johnson 14 times. No motive was determined.

Television station WDAY reported Johnston's sentencing on Friday.

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Information from: WDAY-TV

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