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Montana Senate President Faces Trial | Missoula News
Former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth is now on trial for official misconduct, facing charges that he violated state ethics rules by awarding a $170,000 contract to a company without disclosing conflicts of interest or following proper approval channels. The case, which led to his removal from office last year, is in its early jury selection phase with over 80 potential jurors. Ellsworth has pleaded not guilty, and the trial could stretch through next Friday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…
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