Montana Morning State News Headlines for Monday, January 29
Hate Crime Investigated by Missoula County Attorney
Hate Crime
Attorney Describes Beating of Gay Man at Missoula Club, Says Client is Still ‘Laid-Up’ From Injuries
Attorneys for Reece Pierce say their client is still “laid-up” and unable to use his shoulder after being beaten on May 30th for being gay and are seeking damages from the Missoula Club for a hate crime assault at the hands of one of the club’s bouncers.
Felony Assault Charge Over Racial Epithets – State Headlines
A Missoula woman is facing felony charges after using racial epithets against a black man.
Not Guilty Plea in Federal Court for Church Shooting Suspect
A federal magistrate entered not guilty pleas on 33 federal charges, including for hate crimes, for a white man accused of gunning down nine parishioners at a black church in Charleston.
Latest on Church Shooting: Church Worship of Songs, Prayer
(10:20 a.m. EST) The first service at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church since nine people were killed during a Bible service is continuing with enthusiastic songs, music and clapping.
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Har Shalom Jewish Community Finds Warm Welcome in Missoula [AUDIO]
Passover began on Monday, April 14 and ends on Tuesday, April 22, and is being celebrated here in Missoula in the Har Shalom Jewish community.