Judge denies media orgs’ request to access Anaconda shooter case

By: Micah Drew

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 661

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A district court judge in Deer Lodge County denied last week a motion by a group of Montana media organizations that sought to access court records related to Michael Brown’s alleged killing of four Anaconda residents last summer.

On Aug. 1, Brown walked into the Owl Bar in Anaconda and opened fire, killing four people before fleeing the scene, according to law enforcement. Federal, state and local law enforcement captured Brown following …

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