Inmate pleads not guilty in case of attempted sexual assault of a prison officer

DEER LODGE – One of the Montana State Prison inmates accused of kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault a correctional officer pleaded not guilty in Powell County District Court Tuesday morning.

Bradley Crisman pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated kidnapping and attempted sexual intercourse without consent. The arraignment of his alleged accomplice, Michael Spell, was postponed because he did not speak to his attorney before the hearing.

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Prisoners charged with attempted rape and kidnapping of a prison officer

According to charging documents, Crisman and Spell are accused of working together on June 8 to force a correctional officer into a cell while Crisman allegedly attempted to rape her.

The correctional officer was able to fight off and subdue Crisman, while other correctional officers quickly responded and arrested Spell.

Spell is also charged with aggravated kidnapping and attempted sexual intercourse without consent. A new hearing date has not yet been set.

Both Crisman and Spell remain in custody at the Montana State Prison.