Idaho militia leader Ammon Bundy is due back in court. But will he show up?

Antigovernment militant leader Ammon Bundy is due in a Boise, Idaho court for a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2022 protest, but it remains unclear whether he will show up.

Background: The case originates from a protest staged by Bundy’s far-right People’s Rights group against a hospital’s treatment of a group member’s grandchild.
* St. Luke’s health system sued Bundy, resulting in a brief lockdown of the hospital and diversion of emergency services due to the tense situation and threats of violence.
* The hospital is reportedly seeking $7.5 million in punitive damages.

Bundy’s Response: Bundy has largely ignored the suit over the past year, leading to a yet-unserved arrest warrant.
* Bundy maintains his innocence, claiming harassment by the hospital and asserting the right to self-defense in social media videos.

Bundy’s Legal History: This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal troubles for Bundy dating back to 2014.
* Involvements include an armed standoff over cattle grazing in Nevada, a 41-day occupation of an Oregon bird sanctuary, and disruptions of public meetings over health orders during the pandemic.
* His recent actions have caused concerns of another potential standoff and increased aggression, drawing criticism from retired law enforcement officials accusing him and his followers of intimidation and defamation.

Next Steps: The jury trial is expected to commence today in Boise.

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