State auditor suspends Kalispell bail bondsman

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 397

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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State Auditor James Brown suspended the license of a Kalispell bail bondsman after an investigation found evidence the bondsman traded services for sexual favors and exploited people in other ways.

Signed on Monday, the suspension order said bail bondsman Laine Kendall Callahan disputed the allegation he used his position in exchange for personal favors including sexual acts.

Callahan could not be reached for comment by email Wednesday about whether he plans to contest the suspension.

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