Miramon Jr. sentenced to forty years, twenty suspended

Fifteen months after making his initial appearance in the courtroom, and following many delays, representation changes, and a change of plea, the case against Ernest Miramon, Jr. has come to a close.

On Tuesday, January 25, at 2:32 p.m., District Court was called to order for the sentencing hearing with the Honorable Yvonne Laird presiding via Zoom from Blaine County. Present in Malta was Dan O'Brien, representing the State of Montana, and Lee Pekovitch, legal intern via Zoom. Paul Neal, representing the defendant, and defendant Ernest Miramon, Jr. via Zoom from Valley County Detention.

The on...