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politics1 year ago•8 min saved

"Far-Right Groups Push for Political Control in Rural Oregon"

At least 66 members of the far-right, anti-government group founded by Ammon Bundy have run for local Republican precinct committee positions in three central Oregon counties, aiming to influence the local GOP infrastructure. This coordinated effort, part of a broader far-right strategy, has already seen success in Deschutes County, raising concerns about the extent of anti-government infiltration in the Republican Party at the grassroots level.

via The Guardian US|

#ammon-bundy #far-right #local-elections

legal2 years ago•3 min saved

Ammon Bundy Faces Costly Defeat in Idaho Hospital Defamation Lawsuit

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy and an associate have been ordered by a jury to pay over $50 million in damages for defaming St. Luke's Regional Health in Idaho and harassing its medical staff. The defamation lawsuit was filed by the hospital after Bundy and his associate accused them of child trafficking and mistreatment of an infant who was taken to the hospital due to health concerns. The jury found Bundy and his associate guilty of orchestrating a smear campaign against the hospital, causing disruptions and lockdowns. Bundy, who did not attend the trial, denies the allegations and claims the trial is illegitimate.

via The Associated Press|

#ammon-bundy #defamation-lawsuit #far-right-activist

legal2 years ago•10 min saved

Ammon Bundy and Associates Ordered to Pay $52.5M for Defaming St. Luke's Hospital

Anti-government agitator Ammon Bundy and his associate, Diego Rodriguez, have been ordered to pay over $50 million in damages to St. Luke's Meridian Hospital in Idaho for defaming the hospital and organizing protests against it. The defamation suit was filed after Bundy claimed that the hospital had "medically kidnapped" a malnourished child, leading to a week-long protest. The jury awarded $26.5 million in compensatory damages and nearly $26 million in punitive damages. Bundy and Rodriguez, known for their far-right activism, did not participate in the trial. The hospital argued that their actions endangered staff and patients, disrupted operations, and led to harassment and death threats.

via The Daily Beast|

#ammon-bundy #damages #defamation

legal2 years ago•10 min saved

"Bundy and Rodriguez Found Liable for $52.5M in Idaho Hospital Harassment Case"

Ammon Bundy, an anti-government activist, and his associate Diego Rodriguez have been ordered by a jury to pay $52.5 million in damages to Idaho's largest hospital system and the medical professionals they harassed. The lawsuit, which accused Bundy, Rodriguez, and their affiliated groups of defamation and harassment, stemmed from an incident where they swarmed a Boise hospital, causing a shutdown and diverting ambulances to other facilities. The jury awarded $26.5 million in damages and added $26 million in punitive costs. Bundy and Rodriguez have sought to avoid the proceedings and did not appear in court. The ruling concludes a lawsuit that has taken over a year to resolve.

via Idaho Capital Sun|

#ammon-bundy #damages #diego-rodriguez