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Yaak man pleads guilty to assaulting wife following pet’s death

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | November 21, 2023 7:00 AM

A Yaak man accused of assaulting his wife after an argument over the death of a dog earlier this year has pleaded guilty.

Benjamin Michael Manheim, 63, was first charged with one felony count of strangulation of a partner or family member following an incident on May 23 at a River View Drive residence. 

On Monday, Nov. 13, Manheim entered his plea to an amended charge of criminal endangerment. District Judge Matt Cuffe set a sentencing date of Jan. 8.

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