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Senator Ellsworth Trial Ends Week One | Bozeman News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
State Senator Jason Ellsworth’s trial kicked off with explosive revelations as prosecutors allege he illegally funneled a $170K state contract to a friend’s newly formed company, bypassing public bidding. Ellsworth denies wrongdoing, arguing he wasn’t personally responsible for procurement rules as Senate president. Witnesses painted a troubling picture — including testimony that Ellsworth asked someone to backdate a bid — while the defense pushed for a mistrial over a prosecutor’s alleged misstep. With Ellsworth’s term ending in January and his recent election loss, the stakes are high: conviction could mean up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. The trial’s closing days loom. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c21c90aa2d8c6dfb