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Deficiencies in Policy, Training, and Practice Found in The University of Montana Sexual Assault Investigation by the Department of Justice

Jon King — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:15:42 +0000

The Department of Justice finally revealed what it found during its more than year-long sexual assault investigation into The University of Montana.

Should the Rape Sentence of Ex-Grizzly Football Player, Beau Donaldson, be Reduced?

jennamartin — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:41:21 +0000

Beau Donaldson has asked to have his rape sentence reduced. Do you agree? Is his sentence excessive? Maybe it's not harsh enough. Let us know your thoughts in this poll.

Beau Donaldson Requests Reduced Sentence, Rape Victim Objects

Associated Press — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:28:58 +0000

An ex-University of Montana football player in state prison for rape now wants his sentence reduced over his victim's objections.

Visiting Professor to Address Issues of Sexual Assault in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:58:37 +0000

It’s an issue that Missoulians have been dealing with for almost two years now, sexual assault. It was sexual assault, and the way the University of Montana and the City of Missoula had dealt with the issue that brought investigations by the U.S. Justice Department, Civil Rights Division, the Department of Education and even the [...]

Jordan Johnson Gives His First Interview Following Being Found Not Guilty on a Sexual Assault Charge [VIDEO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:02:40 +0000

After the trial of Jordan Johnson ended on March 1 with a not guilty verdict, the 20 year-old student athlete was whisked away with his parents and had no contact with the media — until Tuesday.

Jordan Johnson Found Not Guilty of Rape

Jon King — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:03:23 +0000

Not guilty. That's the final verdict in the much watched Jordan Johnson rape trial that has captured Missoula's attention for over a year.

The Battle Over Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in The Jordan Johnson Trial [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:06:31 +0000

The final defense witness in the Jordan Johnson rape trial was Dr. William Stratford, an expert in forensic psychiatry. Dr. Stratford was called to specifically refute the allegation that the alleged victim suffered, and continues to suffer from the anxiety disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Defense attorney David Paoli led Stratford through the medical reports [...]

My Thoughts as I Cover the Jordan Johnson Trial

Peter Christian — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:50:43 +0000

A father's view of the Jordan Johnson trial.

Former University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Takes the Stand at His Rape Trial in Missoula [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:43:03 +0000

Former University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson took the stand Monday, Feb. 25, afternoon after the prosecution wrapped up its case to convince the jury that he was guilty of sexual intercourse without consent. After nine days of testimony, the prosecution’s final witness was the alleged victim’s father, who told prosecutor Suzy Boylen that his [...]

Jordan Johnson Cries "I Just Want to Be a Normal Kid Again – I Don't Care About Football Right Now" During Police Interview [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:22:33 +0000

The jury at the Jordan Johnson trial saw the end of the initial police interview video on Friday, (Feb. 22, 2013) in which Johnson said in tears, "I just want to be a normal kid again. I don't care about football right now."

Jury Sees Jordan Johnson's First Police Interview in Which He Describes Sexual Ecounter With Alleged Victim [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:50:16 +0000

Update: Friday morning, Feb. 22, the video from Jordan Johnson‘s first interview with the Missoula Police Department was reviewed further from where it was left off Thursday afternoon in Missoula District Court. Caution…some of the material below contains descriptions and images that may not be suitable for all audiences. A teary Johnson was seen discussing [...]

Student Assault Resource Center Counselor Testifies at Jordan Johnson Rape Trial in Missoula

Peter Christian — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:54:12 +0000

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2013 the Jordan Johnson rape trial wrapped up with testimony from Drew Colling, a licensed clinical counselor at the Student Assault Resource Center on the campus of The University of Montana. Colling testified under direct examination from Assistant Attorney General Joel Thompson that she had diagnosed the alleged victim with PTSD [...]

First Step Nurse Testifies at Former University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Rape Trial [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:45:36 +0000

Friday’s testimony at the Jordan Johnson rape trial included several witnesses, including three of the accuser’s friends and two staff members of the First Step Resource Center in Missoula. On the stand first was Brian O’Day, the son of fired University of Montana athletic director Jim O’Day. The younger O’Day confirmed earlier testimony from the [...]

Alleged Victim's Roommate Testifies at University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Rape Trial [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:40:17 +0000

Stephen Green, the roommate of the young woman who has accused suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson with rape, testified Thursday in District Court.

Alleged Victim Testimony Concludes in University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson Rape Trial [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:47:10 +0000

The young woman who has accused suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson of sexual intercourse without consent has concluded her testimony. Sandwiched in between portions of her testimony, a forensic psychologist from Massachusetts, David Lisak, took the stand as an ‘educational witness.’ Lisak testified that the way victims can behave after being sexually assaulted [...]

Pflugrad – O'Day Firings Part of University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson's Rape Trial Testimony

Peter Christian — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:51:00 +0000

One significant event in the year since sexual assaults in Missoula became national news, was the firings of University of Montana football coach Robin Pflugrad and athletic director Jim O’Day. During testimony at the Jordan Johnson rape trial in Missoula District Court, defense attorney David Paoli challenged the young woman who has accused Johnson of [...]

Woman Who Accused University of Montana Quarterback Jordan Johnson of Rape Cross-Examined by Defense in Missoula Trial [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 01:57:48 +0000

Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 13, it was defense attorney David Paoli's turn to cross examine the young woman who has accused suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson with sexual intercourse without consent.

Alleged Rape Victim in Jordan Johnson Trial Takes the Stand [AUDIO]

Jordan Dawson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:53:26 +0000

The alleged victim who accused Jordan Johnson of raping her took the stand this afternoon Monday, Feb. 11, on the opening day of the trial. The alleged victim’s time on the stand began with a description of her background, and soon led into a recount of her interest in Johnson. It was her desire to [...]

Jordan Johnson Defense Gives Opening Statements

Jordan Dawson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:23:48 +0000

Monday afternoon’s opening day of the Jordan Johnson trial was capped off with the defense giving its opening statements. In the 40-minute long delivery, Johnson’s defense told those in the courtroom of the normal life he was leading prior to being charged with sexual assault. Additionally, the defense detailed that in cases where the state [...]

Jordan Johnson Jury Selection an All-Day Affair

Peter Christian — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 23:05:35 +0000

The first day of the Jordan Johnson rape trial brought hundreds of potential jurors, prosecuting and defense attorneys, a District Court judge, and one defendant, all together in the Holiday Inn. Representing the state, lead prosecutor Suzy Boylen and Joel Thompson from the Attorney General’s office. For the defense, David Paoli and Kirsten Pabst. While [...]