Ellsworth found guilty of official misconduct in criminal trial
Former Montana Senate president Jason Ellsworth was found guilty of official misconduct – a misdemeanor – on Tuesday evening in Lewis and Clark District Court in Helena.
Jason Ellsworth
Lawyers give opening statements in Ellsworth trial
Ellsworth was stripped of nearly all privileges as a political official last year, though the state Senate stopped short of expelling him
Ellsworth seeks legislative immunity in official misconduct case
Former Montana State Senate President Jason Ellsworth made his case as to why official misconduct charges against him should be dropped.
Ellsworth pleads not guilty to official misconduct charge
A former Montana Senate president didn’t appear in person in a Helena courtroom Thursday morning, but he did appear by video, pleading not guilty to a charge of official misconduct.
Ellsworth barred from floor for life, removed from committees
The Montana Senate has reached an agreement to punish former Senate President Sen. Jason Ellsworth after an ethics investigation.
State GOP calls for Ellsworth’s resignation
If Ellsworth doesn’t voluntarily resign, GOP party will ‘fully support’ a decision by the Senate to expel him over ethics report findings. Senate expected to consider punishment on Monday.
Ethics committee adopts final report detailing Ellsworth contract
he Senate Ethics Committee on Wednesday adopted its final report detailing the factual findings related to Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s rushed attempt to procure a $170,100 contract for a friend.
Witnesses: Ellsworth’s contract ‘not typical’ during first ethics
In a nearly seven-hour session, two witnesses testified to the circumstances surrounding Ellsworth’s $170,000 contract with a business associate.
Investigation begins on Senate president's hiring of counsel
As the Montana Legislature hits its mid-session break, a second GOP Senate leader is in the hot seat over a contract he made before this session convened.
Committee considers allegations of ethical, criminal misconduct
The Senate Ethics Committee could find Sen. Jason Ellsworth violated ethical and criminal misconduct statutes if allegations of waste and abuse are borne out during the course of its investigation.