Healy convicted of assault, sexual abuse

Louis Michael Healy was convicted in federal court of charges he attacked, threatened and sexually assaulted a woman Oct. 13 at his home near Hays.

The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana announced Tuesday that Healy, 40, was found guilty after a trial in U.S. District Court in Great Falls of assault resulting in serious injury, aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.

Sentencing is set for July 26, with Healy facing up to life in prison.

According to the U.S. Attorney release, Healy was charged after a woman said he had strangled and sexually assaulted her, and...