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Local counselor asks Billings council to probe handling of alleged assaults at Montana Rescue Mission
Summary
A licensed counselor told the council he reported sexual-assault allegations tied to a counselor at Montana Rescue Mission more than two years ago, said criminal investigation progress has been slow, alleged an appearance of conflict involving the police chief and an MRM board member, and said he referred the matter to the FBI; he asked the council to seek a police briefing and review city funding to MRM.
Jonathan Angel, a licensed clinical professional counselor, used the public comment period at the Billings City Councils March 16 work session to deliver detailed allegations about the handling of sexual-assault complaints involving a counselor at Montana Rescue Mission (MRM).
Angel said he first reported the allegations to the Billings Police Department in December 2023 and then pursued administrative and licensing avenues. He described…
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