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Jury clears Ravalli County in class-action suit that said it violated poor residents’ due process

MISSOULA — A jury found Thursday the Ravalli County pretrial program was not violating the due process rights of indigent clients as alleged in a federal class-action lawsuit. In Leonard et al vs. Ravalli County, witnesses who had been part of the program said they only learned of the costs

Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Milan prosecutors have requested a criminal trial for Amazon and four of its executives over alleged tax fraud worth more than one billion euros, Italian media reported Thursday. The e-commerce giant in December said it had reached an agreement with Italy's tax agency over VAT it should

24 AGs question funding of orgs refusing to remove climate agenda from judges manuals

(The Center Square) – Two dozen state attorneys general have written to the secretaries of Transportation, Energy and War asking them to investigate the federal funding of two organizations due to the groups’ refusal to take action on a politically biased climate chapter in a reference manual that is used by

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

The Polish Bishops' Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. It follows years of planning by Polish bishops, who first began work on establishing the body in 2023. "The commission should be credible, independent,

Federal judge says ICE likely made 'unconstitutional' stops but denies injunction

(The Center Square) – A federal judge said immigration agents likely engaged in unconstitutional enforcement practices during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota but declined to issue a preliminary injunction in the case. In a 111-page order, U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud wrote that plaintiffs challenging federal immigration enforcement had

Yellowstone County Attorney approves petition to recall Laurel mayor

The Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office confirmed Thursday a petition to recall the mayor by a group of Laurel residents meets Montana’s statutory requirements for signature gathering. Mayor Dave Waggoner may face a recall effort — something rarely seen in Montana because of a several hurdles. As first reported by

Stranger raises funds to help farmer facing financial ruin

Stranger raises funds to help farmer facing financial ruin

By Faye Mayern A farmer facing financial ruin after being slapped with a $53,000 bill to remove fly-tipped waste on his land can now clear the mess thanks to a stranger's fundraising campaign. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said 200 tons of rubbish were