Ellsworth found guilty of official misconduct in criminal trial

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 598

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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HELENA — 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.

He could face a $500 fine or as many as six months in jail.

Sentencing is scheduled at 3 p.m. Sept. 10.

As the unanimous verdict from 12 jurors was read, Ellsworth bowed his head slightly before staring ahead. Neither he nor his lawyers …

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