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Wardle Plea Deal Sparks Outcry | Bozeman News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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Summary
Christopher Wardle, accused of assaulting and strangling his late wife Catherine Sorensen after coming home intoxicated, has been offered a plea deal in Gallatin County — admitting to tampering with witnesses and violating a protection order in exchange for dropping strangulation charges. The proposed sentence: two and a half years suspended, meaning no jail time. But the deal’s sparked outrage, with Sorensen’s family launching a social media campaign demanding the Montana AG intervene. Meanwhile, Wardle also faces sentencing in a separate dog hoarding case involving 58 animals — and his Sorensen sentencing is set for August 6th. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f668ce333f30cfbb