On April 20, 2020, Sheriff David Wendt executed a search warrant on the property of Chad Burton Hill and Louisa Bissette in Lima, Montana. The plaintiffs allege that Sheriff Wendt’s actions during the search violated their constitutional rights, leading to a lawsuit filed on May 26, 2023. The lawsuit includes claims of negligence, emotional distress, and conspiracy. As of December 1, 2023, the court denied Sheriff Wendt’s motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed. The outcome of the lawsuit is pending.
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