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Owl Bar owner skeptical of PTSD claims for accused shooter

ANACONDA — Michael Paul Brown walked into the Owl Bar that deadly morning holding a burning pizza box with a fuse-like flame that was apparently meant to be a distraction before he allegedly opened fire, killing four people. David Gwerder, owner of the Owl Bar, said Wednesday that investigators told

Michael Brown pleads not guilty in Anaconda slayings; judge sets initial trial date

ANACONDA – Michael Paul Brown entered not guilty pleas to four counts of deliberate homicide and related charges Wednesday morning in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County District Court. He appeared via video from the Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center, where he has been jailed since Aug. 8. The homicide charges stem

Michael Brown pleads not guilty in Anaconda slayings; judge sets initial trial date

ANACONDA – Michael Paul Brown entered not guilty pleas to four counts of deliberate homicide and related charges Wednesday morning in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County District Court. He appeared via video from the Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center, where he has been jailed since Aug. 8. The homicide charges stem

All legal documents related to the Anaconda shooting incident are under seal

All legal documents in the court case of the man accused of shooting and killing four Anaconda residents at a bar in early August have been sealed from public view, according to the Anaconda-Deer Lodge clerk of district court, a move that legal experts have cast as highly unusual.

All legal documents related to the Anaconda shooting incident are under seal

All legal documents in the court case of the man accused of shooting and killing four Anaconda residents at a bar in early August have been sealed from public view, according to the Anaconda-Deer Lodge clerk of district court, a move that legal experts have cast as highly unusual.

Helena-based Democratic campaign treasurer charged in $250,000 embezzlement case

A prominent Helena-based campaign treasurer for Democrats and liberal-leaning causes was charged federally this week for allegedly embezzling more than $253,000 in funds from candidates and organizations. Abbey Lee Cook was charged Wednesday by the Montana U.S. Attorney's Office with three federal counts of

Judge sets $2M bail for man suspected of killing 4 in Anaconda bar

Michael Paul Brown, 45, suspected of fatally shooting four Aug. 1 in an Anaconda bar, made a brief initial appearance via video Monday in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Justice Court. He appeared around 11 a.m. from the Butte-Silver Bow County Detention Center, where he has been jailed since