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Flathead County Woman Convicted of Animal Cruelty

Law enforcement found 21 dogs and four horses at woman's home

By Justin Franz

A Flathead County woman has been convicted of felony aggravated cruelty to animals.

Muriel Everly entered a plea of Alford to the felony charge during a sentencing hearing on June 30. She will be sentenced on Aug. 24. An Alford plea occurs when a defendant maintains and asserts innocence but acknowledges that the prosecution has enough evidence that, if presented to a jury, could result in a conviction.

According to court documents, in early 2017 law enforcement found 21 dogs in Everly’s home and four horses on her property. None of the animals had food or water. They appeared to have been neglected.