At sentencing, judge says victim could have been killed

The victim of a brutal domestic violence assault, who was choked by a Hope man until she lost consciousness, told the court March 24 the defendant ruined her life and she wants him to serve additional time in prison. David H. Bresnahan, 23, pleaded guilty to a count of aggravated assault, a Class A offense, punishable by up to 30 years in prison, as well as counts of violating conditions of release by contacting ...