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Helena political campaign treasurer pleads guilty to wire fraud, admits stealing funds

A Helena-based political campaign treasurer and business owner pleaded guilty Tuesday to three federal counts of wire fraud, admitting in court she stole more than $250,000 from several political candidates and organizations she was working for. Abbey Lee Cook, 35, entered into a plea agreement with the U.

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

Butte man receives 100-year sentence for child rape with 70 years suspended

Butte man receives 100-year sentence for child rape with 70 years suspended

A Butte district judge on Thursday sentenced a Butte man who admitted to raping a 12-year-old girl to the Montana State Prison for 100 years with 70 suspended. Citing “absolutely un-excusable conduct,” Judge Brad Newman said William Thomas Spencer, 33, made a choice to take advantage of

Darby man pleads guilty to poaching 9 bears

HAMILTON – A Darby man accused of being the ringleader in what’s been called the largest bear poaching case in state history pleaded guilty to five felony counts Thursday in Ravalli County District Court. James “Jimmy” Harrison, 62, will face a maximum of 45 years in prison and a $250,