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Montana Reacts to Charlie Kirk’s Death, Hockey Coach Trial, and Whitefish DUI Case

Daily Inter Lake

This episode of News Now covers three of Montana’s biggest developing stories. Politicians across the state respond to the shocking death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, remembered for his influence on young Republicans and his ties to Montana’s political leaders. We also follow the trial of former youth hockey coach Jami James, facing multiple counts of sexual assault against minors, and provide the latest updates in Whitefish, where 20-year-old Andrew Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide after a fatal crash. Stay informed with in-depth reporting from Montana’s largest independent newsroom.

Read more from this week’s stories:
Montana politicians mourn the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Child victim testifies in hockey coach sexual assault case in Butte
Marion man pleads not guilty to negligent homicide in alleged DUI crash that killed Flathead teen

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