Plattsburgh, NY - A convicted killer already serving life behind bars was ordered Wednesday to pay restitution and sentenced to additional prison time for his daring escape last year from a maximum-security prison in northern New York.

David Sweat was shot and captured in June near the Canadian border after a three-week manhunt. On Wednesday, he was shackled and surrounded by guards in Clinton County Court as he apologized for scaring people in the community, some who left their homes.

“That was never my intent, and I deeply apologize for that,’” he said.

Judge Patrick McGill ordered the 35-year-old to pay $79,841 in restitution and serve 3 1/2 to seven years in prison for the escape and a similar consecutive sentence for prison contraband. Sweat pleaded guilty in November to three charges. McGill said Sweat made “stupid choices.”... Read More: VIN