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Not guilty pleas by Libby man accused of assaulting infant son

by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
The Western News | June 25, 2024 7:00 AM

A Libby man lodged in the Lincoln County Detention Center after being accused of assaulting his four-month-old son pleaded not guilty Monday, June 17, to the offenses.

Masin Reed Payne, 24, is charged with two felonies, assault on a minor, victim under 36 months, serious injury. His bail is set at $150,000.

Payne made his initial court appearance on May 28 in front of Judge Jay Sheffield. Ben Kolter, of the state Public Defender’s Office, was assigned to represent Payne.

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