In a shocking turn of events, Charles Gibson Bailey, a 32-year-old resident of West Yellowstone, Montana, has been charged with a serious crime. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Bailey allegedly possessed a firearm while subject to a court order that restrains him from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner.
The charges against Bailey were brought forth in a federal court in Missoula, where he appeared before U.S. Magistrate Jeremiah C. Lynch. The court complaint, which is merely an accusation, carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release if Bailey is found guilty.
Bailey was detained at the time of his initial appearance. The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the West Yellowstone Police Department. The Pacer case reference number for this case is 19-26-m-JCL.
If you’re interested in following the progress of this case, we encourage you to monitor the U.S. District Court calendar and the PACER system. To establish a PACER account and review documents filed in the case, please visit http://www.pacer.gov/register.html. To access the district court’s calendar, please visit https://ecf.mtd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/PublicCalendar.pl.
This case highlights the serious consequences of violating restraining orders. Victims of domestic violence often face significant challenges in their lives, and the possession of firearms by those who are subject to restraining orders can exacerbate these challenges.
As this case moves forward, we will continue to provide updates and coverage. Stay tuned for further developments in this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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