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Ammon Bundy, a far-right anti-government militant, was arrested on 11 August in Idaho on an outstanding warrant related to a defamation lawsuit against him. Bundy, known for his past standoffs with federal law enforcement, had been avoiding legal proceedings in the case over the past year, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. The lawsuit was filed by Idaho’s St Luke’s Health System, who accused Bundy of falsely accusing them of running a “child trafficking ring”. A video posted on Bundy’s social media shows him being led away in handcuffs from his son’s high school football fundraiser. Last month, a jury ruled against Bundy by default and ordered him to pay $26 million as part of a broader judgment. In April, he was charged with contempt of court for failing to appear. Bundy is currently in Gem County Jail on a $10,000 bond.
In a video posted on social media, Bundy claimed that he had been traveling and avoiding the warrant. He refuted media claims that he was hiding out with an AK-47 and stated that he wanted to dispel any false narratives about him. However, the following day, he was arrested by Gem County sheriff’s deputies. His supporters gathered outside the county jail, calling for his release. According to a spokesperson from St Luke’s, Bundy is likely avoiding paying the bond in order to further a false narrative that he is a martyr. St Luke’s lawyer, Erik Stidham, referred to Bundy as a grifter who is attempting to avoid paying damages and facing the contempt charges.
Bundy has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has stated that he has no intention of turning over his assets or acknowledging the jury’s decision. He plans to appeal the verdict. The hospital has filed a new complaint on Friday, accusing Bundy of hiding his assets in an attempt to frustrate their efforts to collect damages.
It is important to note that the above passages describe the arrest and legal troubles of Ammon Bundy, a far-right anti-government militant. Bundy has a history of confrontation with federal law enforcement and is involved in a defamation lawsuit filed by St Luke’s Health System. The content provides information about his arrest, the charges against him, and the reactions of his supporters and the hospital involved in the lawsuit.
