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Man who attacked gay teen in viral video will go to prison

Prosecutors said they believe the victim was targeted because he's gay.
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Trevon Godbolt, 19, appears in a Muskegon County courtroom Friday for his sentencing hearing.

MUSKEGON, Mich. - A teenager seen on video assaulting a gay man in Muskegon Heights in November will be going to prison.

Trevon Godbolt, 18, entered a "no contest" plea to unarmed robbery and unlawful imprisonment.

Earlier: Man withdraws pleas in recorded attack of gay teen that went viral

In November, a video of Godbolt assaulting another teen was posted on a social media site. Godbolt is seen forcing the victim to strip before stealing his phone and clothes.

Prosecutors said they believe the victim was targeted because he's gay.

The judge promised to sentence Godbolt at the bottom of his guidelines when he returns to court on Aug. 3.

Related: Two girls identified as being involved in Muskegon Heights attack

The guidelines are currently under dispute. Godbolt's attorney says the state's minimum is 29-months in prison, but the prosecutor believes the correct minimum is 43-months in prison.

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