Montana Supreme Court

Montana SupCo Scandal Getting National Attention
Montana SupCo Scandal Getting National Attention
Montana SupCo Scandal Getting National Attention
The scandal involving the Montana Supreme Court is now getting national attention. This, as a new website called "Clean Up the Court" is launched to highlight the recently brought to light documents and emails that the court attempted to suppress.
UPDATED- Documents Obtained: Montana Judges Above the Law?
UPDATED- Documents Obtained: Montana Judges Above the Law?
UPDATED- Documents Obtained: Montana Judges Above the Law?
Apparently there's some Montana judges who think they're above the law- especially when it comes to open records, electronic communications on government devices, and accountability before the taxpayers of Montana. It certainly makes you wonder, what else are they hiding?
BPD Officers in Sex Scandal May Be Named in 2 Days
BPD Officers in Sex Scandal May Be Named in 2 Days
BPD Officers in Sex Scandal May Be Named in 2 Days
Q2 reports the names of three Billings police officers– disciplined for job and workplace-related sexual encounters with a city employee– should be released, but will remain private for at least two more days. District Judge Donald Harris ruled Monday that he would allow a temporary restraining order to stand for another 48 hours, to give the officers’ legal counsel time to formulate and document
MSC Rules Billings Cop Can Be Sued
MSC Rules Billings Cop Can Be Sued
MSC Rules Billings Cop Can Be Sued
Q2 reports the Montana Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Billings police officer who injured a bystander– tackled while he was pursuing a suspect in 2012– is not protected from civil litigation. Robert Bassett originally filed the lawsuit in Yellowstone County District Court against Officer Paul LaMantia, alleging the officer failed to exercise reasonable care in performing his duties... Read
ACLU of Montana Files New Lawsuit to Win Equal Rights For Married Gay Couples
ACLU of Montana Files New Lawsuit to Win Equal Rights For Married Gay Couples
ACLU of Montana Files New Lawsuit to Win Equal Rights For Married Gay Couples
A new lawsuit has been filed seeking equal rights for married LGBT couples. The ACLU of Montana filed its amended complaint on behalf of seven gay couples yesterday.  This isn’t the first time they have filed. The Montana Supreme Court rejected its first lawsuit in December, saying it was too broad and didn't identify specific laws that are discriminatory...