Commission on Practice says charges against Knudsen can continue
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, left, testifies during a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
The oversight body charged with disciplinary complaints of Montana’s lawyers have completely rejected Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s claims that he shouldn’t be subject to discipline because of his political position, or that they violate the separation of powers between branches of government.
This means that 41 charges of violating the rules of professional practice, which could lead to a suspension or revocation of the law license of the state’s top attorney, will continue.
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