GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Cascade County Attorney Josh Racki has confirmed with Montana Right Now that Rasco Birdtail has reached a plea deal in the death of Tony Renova.
Birdtail, and Tony's parents Emilio Renova and Stephanie Byington, were all charged in connection with the child’s death last year.
Tuesday a plea deal was made with Birdtail that changes his charges to assault on a minor by accountability and tampering with evidence.Â
His case was heard before Cascade County District Judge Elizabeth Best.
There were no recommendations on sentencing in this plea deal. Â
As for Tony's parents they remain in custody charged with deliberate homicide, criminal child endangerment, assault on a minor and endangering the welfare of a child. Â
Byington had asked for a reduction in bail but was denied. Both cases are expected to be heard sometime in 2021.
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