A judge has ruled a Montana legislator can remain in office after a jury found the lawmaker took illegal corporate contributions during his 2010 primary election campaign.
On Monday, District Judge Ray Dayton of Anaconda heard arguments from Bozeman Republican Art Wittich in preparation for a major Montana campaign finance case set to occur on March 28. Wittich is accused of accepting illegal campaign contributions, and Wittich’s attorney Quentin Rhoades argued during the pre-trial hearing that Montana Commissioner of Political Practices Jonathan Motl has unfairly targeted Wittich.