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Habitual Offender with 17 Prior Convictions sentenced to 50 Years

A Montgomery County judge has sentenced Justin Cottrell, 42, to 50 years in prison following a bench trial stemming from a frightening incident in which his own mother barricaded herself inside her bedroom and called 911 for help. On October 19, 2026, Judge Lisa Michalk of the 221st District Cour...

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