Cops - Courts and Corruption in Montana

23/04/2025

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23/04/2025

https://missoulacurrent.com/justice-served/?lh_aid=1057&lh_cid=do7zk9p2rv&di=811e8da387919717aaafb8107ce33ef6

Jim Elliott writes, If the powerful refuse to abide by court decisions why should the citizen bother to pay a parking ticket?

23/04/2025

https://560kmon.com/ixp/1104/p/montanas-wrongful-conviction-rate/?trackback=fbshare_mobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1-qhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibm81emZuM1ltRXdaVGZZAR7L8yLEVYaXdA2zEJD9bFwei2_QlXPDKnc6XOPka4JxRdXjJ8upzUTqlyk1_g_aem_gL84p-zKLlqRzsAcGg8JbA

Innocence lost: Uncover the shocking truth behind wrongful convictions in Montana

23/04/2025

https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-politics/montana-lawmakers-look-at-expanding-prison-facilities?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ1-fNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFibm81emZuM1ltRXdaVGZZAR4qkM7cE23rx5KyT9jXma2-k_gbulTKgiGKMyQg1lyvszyQzP0XzqSZ00-9DQ_aem_4Snam6Dbc35V0eqD7kaDtA

For much of the 2025 session, lawmakers have debated the need for more prison capacity in the state. They’re looking at more than $400 million in spending this session, aimed at addressing that issue.

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22/04/2025

https://abc7.com/post/man-convicted-1993-los-angeles-murder-declared-factually-innocent-3-decades-prison/16218901/?ex_cid=TA_KABC_FB&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+New+Content+%28Feed%29&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4yyQce9Vknrf9z-gfTHi2NIKP4WGlYTIwTBU8634lcupblvqRIDaS9tcl6lA_aem_3wURgA6olbaHoRfc6Y4U2A

A man who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit has been declared factually innocent by a judge.

19/04/2025

https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/police-officers-caught-playing-mid-shift-bingo-while-on-duty-in-bozeman

“I apologize to Bozeman that this happened. We are fully committed to learn from it and ensure it, or anything like it, does not happen again."

19/04/2025

The Montana Innocence Project fosters many reciprocal relationships throughout Montana and beyond to move our mission forward. The relationships we develop with volunteers and interns are a shining example.

MTIP serves as a clinical placement for law students and offers internships and practicum placements to students from the schools of journalism and social work. Students from those schools, along with paralegal and criminology students, assist the legal team with application and case review. Students gain skills, academic credit and a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system.

This National Internship Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting the work of MTIP’s remarkable volunteers and interns who bring unique perspectives, dedication, and a strong purpose to our work.

Click on the link in our below to read more about their experience!

https://mtinnocenceproject.org/mtip-volunteers-and-interns-committed-to-fighting-wrongful-convictions/

19/04/2025

As soon as I can get the article I will post it. Sorry for just the link but i don't subscribe to this one. the missoulian will have soon.

https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/bozeman-police-jim-veltkamp-county-attorney-bingo-game/article_dc70429e-adc3-4d87-bccf-115fe4b74603.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawJv7uVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHg104YEYjo8P2Mtx_JMynFr6CpyrQ6CzFkBgEIzm5GLoMG-YAxSR-NJPE9x4_aem_jf_3kTODkBicfsSpOQ67OA

“Mid-shift Bingo” included squares such as “‘I want to speak to your supervisor,’” “arrest three people out of one car,” “every team member seizes a car,” “foot pursuit for arrestable

18/04/2025

Veterans in the state prison at Moose Lake have helped open up an American Legion Post.

18/04/2025

The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation confirmed this week that it is investigating Austin Micu, a captain with the Powell County Sheriff’s Office.

The division declined to provide details.

Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles commented:

“I am aware of the DCI investigation regarding Captain Micu,” he said in an email. “I have no comment on the investigation or his current employment status at this time.”

According to meeting minutes of the Powell County School District board of trustees, Micu has worked as a wrestling coach for the school.

Although School Superintendent Rick Duncan acknowledged in an email that the school district also has an investigation underway, he did not name the person at the center of that inquiry.

“The District is conducting an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct between a former school employee and a student,” Duncan said. “We cannot comment more pending the outcome of the investigation.”

The state Department of Criminal Investigation confirmed this week that Austin Micu, a captain with the Powell County Sheriff's Office, is under investigation. DCI declined to provide details.