Crime & Justice

The Fight to Clear a Montana Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Ex

‘A MISTAKE HAS BEEN MADE’

Prosecutors have agreed to drop the charges—but could reinstate them. Advocates say that’s not good enough.

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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