Montana State Executive - Attorney General
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Recent News About Montana State Executive - Attorney General
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Former Polson officer pleads guilty to child sexual abuse and incest charges
A former police officer from Polson, Montana, Matthew Timm, has pleaded guilty to serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor.
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Five briefs support AG Knudsen’s request for SCOTUS to review abortion rights case
Five amicus briefs have been submitted in support of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen's request for the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to review and reverse a Montana Supreme Court decision.
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Montana Highway Patrol incident involves deceased suspect with explosives warrant
Two Montana Highway Patrol troopers were involved in a critical incident on Thursday afternoon near Big Timber.
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Attorneys general urge Trump Administration to address drug trafficking vulnerabilities
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with a coalition of 25 attorneys general, has requested the Trump Administration to address a loophole that facilitates the entry of fentanyl into the United States.
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Kalispell man sentenced for homicide of homeless man
A Kalispell man has been sentenced to 50 years in the Montana State Prison for the deliberate homicide of a homeless man, with 10 years of the sentence suspended, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Montana drug trafficker sentenced to nine years after DCI investigation
A former resident of Beaverhead County, Owen David James, has been sentenced to 108 months in federal prison.
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Wells Fargo drops net-zero policy after investigation by Montana Attorney General
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced the closure of his investigation into Wells Fargo's potential deceptive trade practices connected to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies.
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Regional conference addresses human trafficking challenges in Montana
Attorney General Austin Knudsen is set to host the 2025 Greater Rockies Immersive Training (GRIT) Conference in Bozeman, Montana from April 28 to 30.
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Montana AG advises on protecting genetic data after 23andMe bankruptcy
Following the recent bankruptcy announcement by 23andMe, Attorney General Austin Knudsen has issued a reminder to Montanans about safeguarding their genetic data.
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Montana sees fewer fentanyl seizures but more felony drug arrests
Law enforcement efforts in Montana have resulted in a decrease in fentanyl seizures and an increase in drug-related felony arrests, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Coalition supports Trump's efforts against Venezuelan gang
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in support of President Donald J. Trump's initiative to deport members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).
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Flathead County contractor agrees to restitution after scam investigation
The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has reached an agreement with a Flathead County contractor who will pay $200,000 to victims affected by his fraudulent activities.
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State attorneys general urge Congress to ban AI software linked to China
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken the lead in a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, urging Congress to pass legislation that would prohibit the use of DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence platform linked to the Chinese...
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Montana opens submissions for student law enforcement appreciation poster contest
Submissions are now open for the 2025 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, as announced by Attorney General Austin Knudsen.
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Montana bans China-based AI platform over security concerns
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has prohibited the use of DeepSeek, a China-based artificial intelligence platform, on all devices within the Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ).
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Montana prepares for closure ahead of new vehicle registration system launch
The Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and County Treasurer's offices are set to introduce a new vehicle services system on March 17, which will revamp the vehicle titling and registration process.
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Montana partners with DHS for enhanced immigration enforcement
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced a new agreement with the Trump Administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aimed at enhancing immigration enforcement in the state.
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Montana officials back bill targeting children's exposure to dangerous drugs
Attorney General Austin Knudsen, along with prosecutors and investigators from the Montana Department of Justice, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to advocate for Senate Bill 261.
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Montana man sentenced to prison for possession of child sex abuse material
A Montana man, Edmund Davis, has been sentenced to 100 years at the Montana State Prison for possessing child sex abuse material.
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Coalition supports Trump's 'Fork Directive' amid legal challenge
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 22 states in supporting President Donald J. Trump's "Fork Directive."