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Judge Dan Wilson has laid out his Supreme Court platform, but will he apply it in the Dennis Thornton case or turn a blind eye to lawlessness?

Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson traveled to Helena last week to file for his second run for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court, this time facing fellow Flathead District Court Judge Amy Eddy.

Wilson celebrated his filing with a Facebook post featuring Secretary of State Christy Jacobsen and a platform summary; but whether those platform promises hold up as he faces Judge Amy Eddy remains to be seen. Wilson’s post can be viewed below.

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For those of you in back, here is Dan Wilson’s stated campaign platform for Montana Supreme Court:

Today, I officially filed for office. My commitment to Montanans is clear: I will uphold our laws as written, protect the Constitution, and ensure our courts remain places of impartial justice — not judicial activism. I will always defend the rights of all Montanans and deliver fair decisions that serve the people, not political agendas. – Flathead District Judge Dan Wilson

If Wilson’s words are true, they would be nothing short of revolutionary at a time when many courts no longer uphold the law as written, fail to protect the Constitution, and increasingly engage in judicial activism.

Fortunately for Montana voters, they won’t have to wait until 2027 to see whether Wilson’s claims hold up, as the Dennis and Donna Thornton case will soon serve as his first real Supreme Court test.

Earlier this month, NorthWest Liberty News published an article detailing multiple Montana Code violations allegedly committed by the law firm representing Whitefish Credit Union in the Thorntons’ effort to recover their land.

Let us now review the allegations outlined in that article in light of Wilson’s recent campaign promises, as he is the judge currently considering those allegations based on the evidence submitted by Dennis and Donna Thornton.

To recap, Wilson promises to:

1. Uphold our laws as written

2. Protect the Constitution

3. Ensure our courts remain places of impartial justice

4. Defend the rights of all Montanans

5. Deliver fair decisions that serve the people, not political agendas

I have condensed a portion of the article linked above and paired it with Judge Wilson’s recent campaign promises so that the average voter can more clearly assess the credibility of his statements once he rules on the Thornton case.

Overall, Judge Wilson’s decision to vacate the 2018 judgment against the Thorntons should be, by most standards, a straightforward one. Current state law and supreme court precedent clearly require a ruling in the plaintiffs’ favor. In fact, Judge Wilson is legally mandated, not merely permitted, to grant the requested relief. Montana law leaves no discretion in the face of these violations.

The following is a bullet point and summary of the procedures the Plaintiffs claim that Whitefish Credit Union Attorney(s) violated:

  • Material omissions in pro hac vice application:
    Concealed at least seven prior firm appearances and substantial ongoing practice in Montana federal courts, violating Section VI(C) of the Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana and Montana Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 3.3(a)(1), 8.4(c).
  • Unauthorized practice of law:
    Exceeded the two-appearance limit for pro hac vice admission without showing good cause and engaged in substantial Montana practice without full admission.
  • Statutorily void substitution of counsel:
    Failed to provide written notice to adverse pro se parties as required by §37-61-404, MCA, rendering the substitution ineffective and all subsequent filings nullities.
  • Systematic non-service and defective service:
    Omitted Donna Thornton from certificates of service, addressed mailings solely to Dennis Thornton, used insufficient postage, and falsely certified compliance, violating M.R.Civ.P. 5(a)(1), MRPC 3.4(c), 8.4(d), and Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution.
  • Deliberate denial of due process:
    Prevented Donna Thornton from receiving notice, objecting to counsel’s appearance, or participating meaningfully, violating constitutional rights.
  • False statements and dishonesty to the tribunal:
    Knowingly made false statements by omission and certification, violating MRPC 3.3(a)(1), 8.4(c).
  • Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice: Manipulated judicial process to gain unfair advantage, violating MRPC 8.4(d)

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Legal Verification: Is Judge Wilson Mandated to Grant Relief?

Montana law and precedent are clear:

  • Section VI(C) of the Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana strictly limits pro hac vice appearances; violations mandate revocation.
  • §37-61-404, MCA, requires written notice for substitution of counsel; non-compliance renders substitution void.
  • M.R.Civ.P. 5(a)(1) and Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution mandate service and due process; violations require striking filings and vacatur.
  • MRPC 3.3(a)(1), 3.4(c), 8.4(c), 8.4(d) mandate candor, honesty, and fairness; violations require disciplinary referral.
  • Precedents (Essex Ins. Co. v. Moose’s Saloon, Inc., Baltrusch v. Baltrusch, In re Marriage of Broere) confirm that courts must vacate void judgments and strictly enforce procedural rules.

The law firm that is acting in blatant disregard for Montana Law and Supreme Court precedent is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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How Many Millions Will You Pay? Ahner’s Legal Gamble Puts Flathead Taxpayer on the Hook https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/17/how-many-millions-will-you-pay-ahners-legal-gamble-puts-flathead-taxpayer-on-the-hook/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/17/how-many-millions-will-you-pay-ahners-legal-gamble-puts-flathead-taxpayer-on-the-hook/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:07:25 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=9036 ______ When Prosecutors Break the Law, Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot the Bill As previously reported by...

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When Prosecutors Break the Law, Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot the Bill

As previously reported by this news outlet (see coverage here, here, and here), Flathead County Prosecutor Travis Ahner, Assistant Prosecutor Ashley Frechette, and former Assistant Flathead County Prosecutor Michael Noonan (now serving as an Assistant Prosecutor for Attorney General Austin Knudsen) are facing enough evidence to warrant a jury trial over allegations that they knowingly used false information in an attempt to incarcerate a Montana landowner.

In light of recent events, it may not surprise many that those we elect and appoint to uphold the law could be accused of violating it themselves. What might surprise the taxpayers of Flathead Valley, however, is that your tax dollars are currently being used to fund the legal defense of those very same officials, which violates Montana law.

Montana Code clearly prohibits Flathead County, or in Noonan’s case the State of Montana, from funding any of the defendants legal defenses.

Montana Code Annotated § 2-9-305(6):
Prohibits a governmental entity from defending or indemnifying an employee whose conduct was outside the course and scope of employment, constituted malice, fraud, or intentional wrongdoing, or otherwise removed the employee from statutory protection.

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The bottom line: The federal lawsuit against Flathead County and Ahner has survived two motions to dismiss, with the court finding the allegations plausible and legally sufficient. The nature of the allegations triggers the statutory prohibition, regardless of final conviction.

And that’s not all. As far as Flathead County goes, both Ahner and Frechette have proven themselves to be a liability to the taxpayer as their actions have triggered a $50 million lawsuit that a) wasn’t reduced in amount by a federal judge and b) was allowed to go through based upon prosecutorial malfeasance. Ahner and Frechette are still practicing law for Flathead County and based upon the Thorco case, could be falsifying evidence this very day and opening up the Flathead taxpayer to even more liability.

In light of the ongoing liability facing taxpayers in Flathead County, and every taxpayer in Montana, all three defendants should be suspended until the jury trial scheduled for June 15 of this year is complete.

Here are the facts to support a suspension of all three defendants:

Defendants knowingly charged a citizen with a crime despite exculpatory evidence.

Ignored the Sheriff’s directive not to prosecute.

Withheld proof of property ownership for over a year.

Acted with malice and reckless disregard for constitutional rights.

Taxpayer-funded defense is ongoing, in violation of Montana law.

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To help protect the integrity of Montana’s legal system, we have prepared the necessary documents for anyone in Flathead Valley, or across the state, to file a formal complaint. These documents are designed to both stop the funding of the legal defense for the named defendants and to request their suspension until trial.

Click the links below to download the respective complaint letters:

Letter for Ahner

Letter for Frechette

Letter for Noonan

Flathead County cannot afford to ignore Montana law or risk further liability. The ongoing defense of the defendants with public funds is unlawful and exposes taxpayers to catastrophic financial risk. Flathead Valley men and women should urge the County Commissioners to act immediately to protect the county, uphold the law, and restore public trust.

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Montana Court Showdown: Will Judge Wilson Enforce the Law or Let Misconduct Slide? https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/11/montana-court-showdown-will-judge-wilson-enforce-the-law-or-let-misconduct-slide/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/11/montana-court-showdown-will-judge-wilson-enforce-the-law-or-let-misconduct-slide/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:14:04 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=8987 ______ Judicial Integrity on Trial as Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Judgment Against Out-of-State Attorneys (Kalispell, MT)...

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Judicial Integrity on Trial as Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Judgment Against Out-of-State Attorneys

(Kalispell, MT) – Supreme Court candidate, and current Flathead County District Judge, Dan Wilson has, once again, been put into a position which will signal to potential voters if he is worthy of their vote this November when Wilson faces fellow Flathead District Judge Amy Eddy to secure a seat in Montana’s Supreme Court.

The current spotlight on Judge Wilson stems from a pair of motions filed yesterday (Feb. 10) by Plaintiffs Dennis and Donna Thornton (see below); motions that threaten to destabilize the opposing party’s case much like pulling the bottom block from a Jenga tower.

Motion to Revoke Pro Hac Vice status of Chicago Attorney for Whitefish Credit Union

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Emergency Motion to Vacate Judgement on 2018 Case

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Overall, Judge Wilson’s decision to vacate the 2018 judgment against the Thorntons should be, by most standards, a straightforward one. Current state law and supreme court precedent clearly require a ruling in the plaintiffs’ favor. In fact, Judge Wilson is legally mandated, not merely permitted, to grant the requested relief. Montana law leaves no discretion in the face of these violations.

The following is a bullet point and summary of the procedures the Plaintiffs claim that Whitefish Credit Union Attorney(s) violated:

  • Material omissions in pro hac vice application:
    Concealed at least seven prior firm appearances and substantial ongoing practice in Montana federal courts, violating Section VI(C) of the Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana and Montana Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC) 3.3(a)(1), 8.4(c).
  • Unauthorized practice of law:
    Exceeded the two-appearance limit for pro hac vice admission without showing good cause, and engaged in substantial Montana practice without full admission.
  • Statutorily void substitution of counsel:
    Failed to provide written notice to adverse pro se parties as required by §37-61-404, MCA, rendering the substitution ineffective and all subsequent filings nullities.
  • Systematic non-service and defective service:
    Omitted Donna Thornton from certificates of service, addressed mailings solely to Dennis Thornton, used insufficient postage, and falsely certified compliance, violating M.R.Civ.P. 5(a)(1), MRPC 3.4(c), 8.4(d), and Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution.
  • Deliberate denial of due process:
    Prevented Donna Thornton from receiving notice, objecting to counsel’s appearance, or participating meaningfully, violating constitutional rights.
  • False statements and dishonesty to the tribunal:
    Knowingly made false statements by omission and certification, violating MRPC 3.3(a)(1), 8.4(c).
  • Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice: Manipulated judicial process to gain unfair advantage, violating MRPC 8.4(d)

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Below are the remedies requested by the Thorntons:

  • Revocation of pro hac vice admission for Whitefish Credit Union Attorney Meagan P. VanderWeele
  • Disqualification of counsel and her firm from further participation
  • Striking all filings submitted by or on behalf of Meagan P. VanderWeele
  • Referral for disciplinary investigation to the Montana Office of Disciplinary Counsel and notice to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission for reciprocal discipline
  • Immediate grant of uncontested motion to vacate judgment (October 10, 2018 Judgment) as void and obtained by fraud
  • Evidentiary hearing if necessary to determine scope of additional equitable relief
  • Restoration of procedural integrity and protection of pro se litigants’ rights

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Legal Verification: Is Judge Wilson Mandated to Grant Relief?

Based on the factual allegations and cited authorities:

  • Montana law and precedent are clear:
    • Section VI(C) of the Rules for Admission to the Bar of Montana strictly limits pro hac vice appearances; violations mandate revocation.
    • §37-61-404, MCA, requires written notice for substitution of counsel; non-compliance renders substitution void.
    • M.R.Civ.P. 5(a)(1) and Article II, Section 17 of the Montana Constitution mandate service and due process; violations require striking filings and vacatur.
    • MRPC 3.3(a)(1), 3.4(c), 8.4(c), 8.4(d) mandate candor, honesty, and fairness; violations require disciplinary referral.
    • Precedents (Essex Ins. Co. v. Moose’s Saloon, Inc., Baltrusch v. Baltrusch, In re Marriage of Broere) confirm that courts must vacate void judgments and strictly enforce procedural rules.

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Summary: Judge Dan Wilson has the opportunity to finally end the Thornton family’s years‑long ordeal as they have spent nearly a decade trying to reclaim their stolen property.

Conclusion:
If the facts are as alleged and uncontested, Judge Wilson is legally mandated, not merely permitted, to grant the requested relief. Montana law leaves no discretion in the face of these violations.

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Flathead County Faces Trial Over Alleged Scheme to Jail Landowner with False Claims https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/10/flathead-county-faces-trial-over-alleged-scheme-to-jail-landowner-with-false-claims/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2026/02/10/flathead-county-faces-trial-over-alleged-scheme-to-jail-landowner-with-false-claims/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:55 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=8965 Landowner Dennis Thornton was charged with trespassing in Flathead County; a charge later dropped when...

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Landowner Dennis Thornton was charged with trespassing in Flathead County; a charge later dropped when County investigator determined that Thornton owned property.

(Kalispell, MT)-Embattled landowner Dennis Thornton scored a decisive victory in his ongoing effort to reclaim his stolen property—a saga extensively covered by this news outlet at creditunioncrimes.com. Late last month, a federal judge denied, for the second time, Flathead County’s motion to dismiss Thornton’s $50 million lawsuit against them, as only the most explosive allegation survived.

The suit targets County Prosecutor Travis Ahner, who is being sued both professionally and personally, and other county agents, alleging they “knowingly submitted and relied on false certifications and legal claims” regarding property ownership, in violation of federal law (18 U.S.C. § 1018); then attempted to imprison Thornton on trespassing charges.

This means the judge found enough factual basis to allow the case to proceed on the allegation that county officials may have intentionally misrepresented ownership records in legal filings.

You can review the motion filed by Thornton by clicking the image below

In summary, Thornton sued because Flathead County officials pressed criminal charges for trespassing even though the sheriff advised against it and official records proved Thornton owned the property. The lawsuit alleges that county officials knowingly relied on false information to support the prosecution.

As expected, after the judge denied Flathead County’s motion to dismiss for a second time, a trial date was set for June 15, 2026. You can review the scheduling order by clicking the image below.

If, through civil proceedings, it is established that Ahner and other County officials knowingly submitted false information in an attempt to have Thornton jailed, it could expose those officials to federal criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 1018. The maximum penalty is up to one year in prison and/or a fine.

In summary, if you’re like any normal American, even the suspicion that officials knowingly submitted false information in the Thornton case naturally raises the question: Have Ahner and his associates ever done this to anyone else before?

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Judgment Day for Dan Wilson: Supreme Court or Public Disgrace https://northwestlibertynews.com/2025/10/17/judgment-day-for-dan-wilson-supreme-court-or-public-disgrace/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2025/10/17/judgment-day-for-dan-wilson-supreme-court-or-public-disgrace/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:22:51 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=4990 ______ Today marks a pivotal moment for Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson. As a...

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Today marks a pivotal moment for Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson. As a candidate for the upcoming Montana Supreme Court vacancy, Wilson begins a process that will either expose him as another spoke in the wheel of corruption—or reveal him as a viable challenger who recognized his mistake and corrected it.

As previously reported by this outlet, Kalispell businessman Dennis Thornton recently filed a motion in Judge Dan Wilson’s court to vacate Wilson’s 2018 judgment against him. The motion cites a voluminous body of evidence showing that Thornton’s mortgage was fully satisfied in a 2016 ruling in his favor, with prejudice, which means Wilson should never have reopened the case in the first place.

For Wilson, the Thornton case is a proverbial “fork in the road,” as WCU, nor their attorneys, answered Thornton’s complaint in the required time. The inaction by the defendant to answer Thornton’s complaint gives him a win by default, and positions Wilson to have no choice, under law, but to sign Thornton’s Motion for Default Unopposed Judgement.

Under Rules 55(a) and (b)(2), default judgment must be entered as a matter of law. The Court may deem all allegations in the Motion to Vacate admitted. See Brilz v. Metropolitan Gen. Ins. Co., 2012 MT 184, ¶ 22, 366 Mont. 78, 285 P.3d 494.

You can view a copy of the most recent Motion for Default Unopposed Judgement by clicking here.

As a side note, if Judge Wilson declines to recognize Thornton’s motion or marshals any form of resistance, it will undoubtedly be yet another attempt to shield his close associate, Sean Frampton, who faces multiple long prison sentences if the crimes he’s allegedly committed are ever prosecuted.

The ball is in your court Judge Wilson. Will you stand for law and order, or are you just another crook in a robe?

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Judge Dan Wilson’s Supreme Court Test https://northwestlibertynews.com/2025/09/28/judge-dan-wilsons-supreme-court-test/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2025/09/28/judge-dan-wilsons-supreme-court-test/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2025 20:48:15 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=4806 ______ On April 9, 2025, Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson announced his candidacy for...

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On April 9, 2025, Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson announced his candidacy for the Montana Supreme Court, after narrowly losing a bid for the same office in 2024. Wilson’s 2026 platform emphasizes “constitutional originalism and judicial restraint,” which is ironic in light of what is about to be revealed.

Wilson, born in Billings, has roots in Montana that stretch back for generations. After receiving a Juris Doctor (J.D) from University of Minnesota Law School in 1993, he passed the Montana Bar exam and was admitted to the BAR that same year.

Wilson’s career began as a prosecutor in Great Falls, Montana, where he mostly handled criminal cases. Wilson later moved to private practice and was even a Justice of the Peace in Phillips County before he was elected as a District Judge in Montana’s 11th Judicial District Court in Flathead County, Montana in 2016.

Also, in 2016, a key decision was made in the case of Whitefish Credit Union (WCU) vs. Thorco, Inc. and the owners of the corporation, Donna and Dennis Thornton. A decision that brings us into 2025, and one that also plays a vital part in Dan Wilson’s Supreme Court test.

Editor’s Note: Much more detail into the history of the WCU vs. Thorco conflict can be found in this report, with these exhibits as a companion. For more recent information and interviews click here.

Although the above mentioned Thorco vs WCU case had it’s origination in 2009 with the original loan, the meat of the material which will be covered moving forward began in 2016 when Judge Bob Allison dismissed the lawsuit against Thorco by WCU with prejudice and declared that Thorco didn’t owe any more money to WCU. The ruling by Judge Bob Allison can be found by clicking here.

Judge Dan Wilson Open a Case that was Dismissed with Prejudice

If you do an AI search on the requirements that have to be met to re-open a case that has been dismissed with prejudice, this is the same basic answer you get, regardless of which AI you choose:

A case dismissed with prejudice means the case is permanently closed and cannot be refiled in the same court or based on the same claims. However, reopening a case dismissed with prejudice is extremely difficult and generally only possible under very limited and exceptional circumstances.

Here are the general requirements or grounds to attempt to reopen such a case:

  • Fraud, Misconduct, or Misrepresentation
  • Clerical Mistake or Judicial Error
  • Newly Discovered Evidence
  • Lack of Jurisdiction
  • Violation of Due Process or Constitutional Rights
  • Strict time limits often apply — especially for Rule 60(b)(1)-(3), which usually require motions to be filed within 1 year of the dismissal.

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In 2018, Judge Dan Wilson re-opened the Thorco case against WCU without ANY of the above criteria being met. WCU now claimed that Thorco, Inc. owed well over $4 million dollars, despite the 2016 settlement and dismissal with prejudice. Wilson granted WCU summary judgement in the case, which was not in his purview to do. The unusual ruling by Wilson begs the question, does Wilson not know the law, or is he in on the scam? See his ruling by clicking here.

In summary, Judge Dan Wilson operated outside his authority and defied all legal standards by re-opening the Thorco case in 2018, which was dismissed with prejudice in 2016. In addition, Wilson allowed WCU to violate Montana’s “One Action Rule,” described below.

The “one action rule” in Montana is a legal principle that applies primarily in mortgage foreclosure law. It limits a creditor to one legal action to recover a debt secured by real property

Enter the Crime Boss? Whitefish Attorney, Sean Frampton

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Besides the usual title companies and bank employees, one person’s name and law firm seems to be involved in not only the Thorco case, but in most every case of the victims interviewed by NorthWest Liberty News. That name is Sean Frampton and his Frampton law firm.

Editor’s Note: Frampton took the deeds for the Thorco case and instead of filing them with the title company as per the settlement agreement, he hid them in his desk and then lied about it

You can watch the account of some of the victims by clicking this link

You can read the article and watch the video account of the Sean Frampton vs. Deanna McAtee trial by clicking this link.

Editor’s Note: Frampton was subsequently found guilty of Malicious Prosecution of McAtee by a jury in 2023, yet he still practices law in Montana

The Judge Dan Wilson-Sean Frampton Connection

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “there are no coincidences.” We’re not here to argue this idea one way or another, we just dig for facts and look for patterns. And the pattern we found seems to be one of Sean Frampton illegally going after property of WCU borrowers using lawfare, and Judge Dan Wilson providing cover.

The re-opening of the 2016 case against Thorco by Wilson, against all judicial decorum, wouldn’t be the last time that Frampton and Wilson teamed-up to screw a Montanan. Just look to the 2019 Deanna McAtee case. Here is a summary:

In 2019, Judge Dan Wilson presided over a case involving Deanna McAtee and the law firm Morrison & Frampton, where Frampton is a named partner.

  • Wilson granted summary judgment in favor of Morrison & Frampton, dismissing McAtee’s claims of malicious prosecution with prejudice.
  • The Montana Supreme Court later reversed Wilson’s decision in 2021, finding that he had erred in his interpretation and handling of the case.
  • This case directly links Wilson’s judicial role to Frampton’s firm, and the reversal became a notable critique of Wilson’s judgment record.

Dan Wilsons Supreme Court Test

Since Judge Wilson re-opened the Thorco case in 2018, a case that was dismissed with prejudice in 2016, numerous hearings, numerous motions, and a ton of paperwork has been filed. (Again, see a case history by clicking here.) Subsequently, Thorco Inc. had to file bankruptcy to protect their property and interests.

During the most recent bankruptcy, new information was obtained that precipitated the document below to be filed by Dennis Thornton, which is a Motion to Vacate Judge Wilson’s 2018 summary judgement, as described above.

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All of the exhibits attached to the above motion can be found on Dropbox by clicking here

As the exhibits will show, on at least 3 occasions, and by at least 4 people, the determination has been made, under oath, that Dennis Thornton and Thorco, Inc. did not owe WCU and money after August 24, 2016. This determination can be substantiated by the following documents:

  • Testimony from the Montana Banking Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner that the 2009 mortgage was extinguished when WCU vacated its foreclosure judgement and dismissed the case. See that document by clicking here.
  • WCU’s February 28, 2025 filing in federal court verifying that there has never been a monetary judgement in favor of WCU against Thorco or the Thorntons based on a mortgage foreclosure. See that document by clicking here.
  • Chapter 7 Trustee Christy Brandon’s objection stating that “The judgement entered in favor of WCU against Thorco was vacated and the underlying debt…was satisfied. See that document by clicking here.

Here it is in a nutshell. Judge Dan Wilson has a choice to make based upon all of the above information. Does he continue to adhere to his 2018 ruling to protect his crooked friends, or does he rightfully take all of the new evidence into account and vacate his 2018 judgement against Thorco, based upon the fact that Thorco didn’t owe any money to WCU?

Dan Wilson wants to sit on Montana’s highest court. This in a time where the majority of Montanans are fed-up with the Montana Supreme Court and their activist rulings. As stated earlier, Wilson’s platform is “constitutional originalism and judicial restraint.” Are these just words to get elected, or will Wilson practice what he preaches? This case is Wilson’s test. Ultimately, will Wilson play for “Team Criminal,” or “Team Law and Order,” if he makes it to the SC? Time, as they say, will soon tell.

The companion podcast can be viewed by clicking the video below

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Based upon this article posted on NorthWest Liberty News, the Prairie County, Montana Republican Central Committee penned a letter to Governor Greg Gianforte asking him to explain the allegations made by a whistleblower who reached out to NorthWest Liberty News last month.

The letter sent to NorthWest Liberty News can be seen by clicking the image below.

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The letter sent to Governor Greg Gianforte by the Prairie County Republican Central Committee can be accessed by clicking the image below.

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The e-mail response by the Gianforte Campaign can be see below.

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As a side note, NWLNews reached back out to our source for the original article and they stand behind their assertions despite the response by Gianforte’s camp.

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Multiple States Pledge Support for TX National Guard as Patriots Unite to Defend Border https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/25/multiple-states-pledge-support-for-tx-national-guard-as-patriots-unite-to-defend-border/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/25/multiple-states-pledge-support-for-tx-national-guard-as-patriots-unite-to-defend-border/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:50:52 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=3087 ______ Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined Governors in 15 other states who have thrown their...

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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined Governors in 15 other states who have thrown their support behind the State of Texas and, more specifically, the Texas National Guard in their effort to battle not only the overwhelming influx of illegal border crossers, but the US Government, as well.

The decision to activate the National Guard and send them to Texas by the state’s Governors was brought on by the recent Supreme Court ruling that, if honored, would have forced Texas to remove the security barrier that the Guard erected and allow illegals to flow across the border at an unregulated rate.

The host of NorthWest Liberty News, James White, covered the Texas border crisis and what it means in regards to a possible civil war on today’s show, which can be seen by clicking the video link below.

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Voters in Cascade County, Montana Raise Petition to Combat Selection Instead of Election – Join In! https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/23/voters-in-cascade-county-montana-raise-petition-to-combat-selection-instead-of-election-join-in/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/23/voters-in-cascade-county-montana-raise-petition-to-combat-selection-instead-of-election-join-in/#respond Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:32:03 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=3067 ______ (Cascade County, Montana) Concerned voter and Montana woman Jeni Dodd appeared as a guest...

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(Cascade County, Montana) Concerned voter and Montana woman Jeni Dodd appeared as a guest recently on NorthWest Liberty News to discuss the petition drive that she coordinated to repeal Resolution 23-62 and to inform Cascade County voters how they can become involved in the effort.

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Don Gianforte https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/18/don-gianforte/ https://northwestlibertynews.com/2024/01/18/don-gianforte/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:26:00 +0000 https://northwestlibertynews.com/?p=3047 The post Don Gianforte appeared first on NorthWest Liberty News.

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