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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 Day

Montana Caregivers Network provide “fringe benefits like massages on clinic runs, massages during the workday, company meals, gift cards, yoga, meditation, free medicine and communal activities like hacky-sack.”

MCN owner Jason Christ, in a 256-page response to allegations in a wrongful discharge lawsuit by three former employees. (Read the story in the Missoulian. [...]

Jason Christ, the man behind the marijuana

Missoula businessman Jason Christ inhales vaporized marijuana from a bag at his Missoula office Friday. In Montana’s competitive medical marijuana industry, Christ has become one of the main players. Photo by MICHAEL GALLACHER/Missoulian

A pair of stories in Sunday’s Missoulian provide a deeper look at Jason Christ, known mainly for his outspoken [...]