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The criminal trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Prosecutors say he used two contracts totaling $170,100 to avoid public bidding rules.
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Bozeman Daily ChronicleThe criminal trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth begins Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
Jason Ellsworth, of Hamilton, was charged by the Montana Department of Justice with official misconduct, a misdemeanor, in December 2025. The charging documents accuse Ellsworth of using his official role to secure a personal advantage beyond the bounds of the law. He has pleaded not guilty and said recently that he expects to be exonerated. His trial begins this week. The post The criminal trial for Republican state Sen. Ellsworth begins Tuesd…
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