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Assault by Strangulation Lands Montana Man in Prison
A Lodge Grass man who admitted to strangling his girlfriend on the Crow Indian Reservation has been sentenced to prison. Augustus Christopher Wolfblack, also known as Augustus Christopher Flatmouth, pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation of a dating partner on August 11, 2020.
According to court documents, the assault occurred on September 15, 2019 in Lodge Grass. Wolfblack struck the victim with his fists, put her in a headlock, and strangled her. The victim was treated at the Indian Health Services in Crow Agency for her injuries.
When interviewed, Wolfblack initially denied assaulting the victim, except to say he grabbed her arm after she hit him in the head. However, after being pressed, Wolfblack admitted to assaulting the victim, although he claimed that he did not squeeze her neck.
Wolfblack, 19, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lori Suek prosecuted the case, which was investigated by the FBI.
The investigation into the assault was thorough and led to the conviction of Wolfblack. The sentence handed down by Judge Watters reflects the severity of the crime.
Wolfblack’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting domestic violence and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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