Jury Verdict on Squirrel Misconduct Case Questioned by Local Judge

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:12 +0000

Local Official's Intentions Declared 'Too Vague' by Jury of Peers

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:34:28 +0000

A local jury has found Mr. Bartholomew “Bart” Bridger, a long-serving member of the Bozeman City Commission, guilty this week of official misconduct. The charges stemmed from allegations that his public statements were “too open to interpretation” and “lacked specific actionable meaning” during a series of recent public forums.

The court proceedings, held in the newly renovated Gallatin County Courthouse, centered on several key phrases Mr. Bridger frequently used, such as “we need to find common ground,” “let’s consider all angles,” and “the future is coming, whether we like it or not.” Prosecutors argued these statements were deliberately non-committal, preventing clear decision-making.

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Jury Verdict on Squirrel Misconduct Case Questioned by Local Judge

Local Official's Intentions Declared 'Too Vague' by Jury of Peers