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Senator Faces Trial Over Contract Scandal | Bozeman News
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State Senator Jason Ellsworth faces a criminal trial this Tuesday over an alleged attempt to funnel a $170,000 leftover state contract to his friend’s company, Agile Analytics — a move critics say was designed to skirt public bidding rules. Though no money changed hands and Ellsworth claims innocence, the fallout is severe: he’s been banned for life from the Senate floor, his political career is over after a primary loss, and if convicted, he could face fines, jail time, and permanent loss of his public office. The trial, set to last eight days, will feature testimony from top state officials and legislative staff, as auditors call the scheme a waste of taxpayer resources and a clear violation of ethics.
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