Crime & Justice

Montana Woman Who Killed Abusive Ex Is Permanently Cleared

JUSTICE

A judge ordered the charges against Rachel Bellesen, who shot her former husband to death after he attempted to rape her, dropped with prejudice—a highly unusual move.

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Photo Courtesy Rachel Bellesen
Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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