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Hi folks. Welcome to The Billings Gazette's live chat. I'm the state courts reporter here. I'd be happy to answer questions you may have about how I do my job.

The first information we had came from the ST. V memo, which was leaked to another reporter and included several additional attachments. On Monday, the hospital would only confirm that the memo we received was accurate, but there was uncertainty about the photos. That changed on Tuesday when the hospital confirmed the photos we received were the same that were attached to their internal memo.

The short answer is no. But we are always cautious about what we publish.

First, we do not consider Facebook a credible source. Second, it wasn't until Tuesday that we could confirm through multiple reliable sources that the person named in the memo is the same person who is under investigation.

The Montana News Association has different journalism standards.

The latest information is that she has not been arrested and that the case remains under investigation.

Hey Josh, thanks for the question. The number of daily crime stories varies, but we believe providing this information is an important service to the community.

Citizen: We're aware of some other allegations against this person. None appear directly related to the current situation.

Rebel Cowboy: I am a little further along in my reporting with St. Vincent Healthcare so I will share what I know there. St. Vincent computer systems are password protected in order to protect patient information. This has been standard operating procedure. In addition, medication cabinets are password protected, and all medications and supplies are rigorously accounted for. I have not had the chance for a similar interview at Billings Clinic -- yet. Thanks for the question.

Biggest story of the year? What are your thoughts? How do you measure that against four people dying in an inferno in Lockwood recently, for example.

We have not been able to verify that she worked at Billings Clinic.

We do not know how this incident first came to the attention of Billings Clinic. The Clinic has been reluctant to release much information, citing the ongoing investigation. We hope to learn more to share with our readers in the near future. Thanks for the question.

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