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Judge Upholds $52M Judgment Against Ammon Bundy

8/7/2025

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Ammon Bundy, the controversial anti-government activist, faces a significant setback as Judge William Thurman rules he cannot escape a staggering $52 million civil judgment through bankruptcy. This judgment arises from Bundy's defamatory remarks against St. Luke’s Health System during protests in 2022. His absence in the original trial resulted in a default judgment, underscoring the importance of accountability for deliberate misconduct.

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Story summary

Ammon Bundy, the controversial anti-government activist, faces a significant setback as Judge William Thurman rules he cannot escape a staggering $52 million civil judgment through bankruptcy. This judgment arises from Bundy's defamatory remarks against St. Luke’s Health System during protests in 2022. His absence in the original trial resulted in a default judgment, underscoring the importance of accountability for deliberate misconduct.