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Pot proponent peeved at press, public – seeks closed court hearings

For awhile there, it seemed that Montana medical marijuana entrepeneur Jason Christ was putting himself in the public eye at every opportunity, smoking his medical marijuana on the Capitol lawn and staging traveling “cannabis caravans” that signed up hundreds of people for “green” cards at every stop.

As we report in today’s Missoulian,: [...]

Law enforcement legislation in the news – Sobriety, medical marijuana and a footnote on Jason Christ

The 2011 Legislature may be over, but a bunch of bills await action. Gov. Brian Schweitzer took care of one of them Saturday when he signed a bill creating a statewide “24-7″ program to fight drunken driving. Matt Gouras of the Associated Press has this one:

The program requires repeat DUI offenders [...]

Medical marijuana case – Judge orders Christ to appear

So, two titans of Montana’s medical marijuana industry – at least, that’s how they portray themselves – are going at it in court. Jason Christ is suing Rick Rosio, accusing Rosio among other things of hosting a clinic that he says provided slapdash medical advice – the same criticism often lobbed at Christ’s [...]

Medical marijuana booster, under court order not to travel outside Montana, allegedly flies to Arizona

That’s the basis for Jason Christ’s arrest late Wednesday afternoon:

Medical marijuana entrepreneur Jason Christ was arrested Wednesday for allegedly traveling to Arizona in violation of a court order that he stay within Montana while awaiting trial on intimidation charges.

Shortly before 5 p.m., Missoula police officers handcuffed Christ at his Front Street [...]

Stun gun, Hardin jail, and a pain in the butt

Weekends are usually slow times on the Cops and Courts beat, but there are some interesting stories out there today:

In Billings, an investigation into a man shocked repeatedly with a stun gun is nearing completion. As the Associated Press reminds us:

“Police shot the 31-year-old [Ryan Michael] Bain with a [...]

Cops and Courts Quote(s) of the Day – Medical marijuana. Sigh. Again.

“The exclusive use of teleconference methods to certify individuals does not meet this level of standard of care.” The Montana Board of Medical Examiners

“The Board’s position does not equate to law.” Montana Caregivers Network newsletter

Thus continues the standoff between the Montana Caregivers Network, run by Missoula’s Jason Christ, and the state [...]

Cops and Courts Quote of the Week – Potty mouth!

“(Expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, (expletive) you, you piece of (expletive).”

Medical marijuana proponent Jason Christ, allegedly mouthing off to a Verizon employee about his service. Read the story and see the unexpurgated complaint on Missoulian.com.

(Image from “A Christmas Story” at [...]

Cops and Courts Quote of the Day – Seeing it coming

“I’m surprised it took so long.”

Missoula medical marijuana provider Jason Christ (above, in Michael Gallacher photo) to the Missoulian, about the search warrant executed Thursday at his Montana Caregivers Network

Cops and Courts Quote of the week – Pain in the rear

“I have a pain in my rear.”

Missoula medical marijuana entrepreneur Jason Christ, when refusing District Court Judge Dusty Deschamps’ offer to sit down during a court hearing Thursday. Christ says he uses medical marijuana to ease the pain of hemorrhoids.

Gwen Florio

Christ vs. Christ – Say it carefully

Jason Christ (Michael Gallacher/Missoulian)

Any story with the word “Christ” in the headline demands very careful wording.

Such care also applies to pronunciation.

So which is it, District Court Judge Dusty Deschamps on Thursday asked Jason Christ, of medical marijuana fame and the challenging name?

Christ was in Deschamps’ court seeking a continuation [...]