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Ellsworth Trial Day 2: Contract or Kickback | Missoula News
The trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth is heating up, with prosecutors accusing him of illegally diverting $171,000 in taxpayer funds to longtime ally Bryce Eggleston through a questionable contract. Defense attorneys argue it was a legitimate business deal, not a kickback, and that Agile Analytics was contracted to deliver specific services. Prosecutors highlight Ellsworth’s failure to disclose a conflict of interest and bypassing ethics review, while witness testimony questions Eggleston’s qualifications for a state communications role. The case hinges on whether this…
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