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Montana AG Statement on TikTok Lawsuit Dismissal

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued a statement on the joint dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the state's TikTok ban. The dismissal ends years of litigation and is presented as a victory for consumer privacy and national security against foreign adversaries.

Montana OCP Warns of Fake MVD Payment Text Scams

The Montana Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is alerting residents to fraudulent text messages impersonating the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Scammers are using these fake texts to solicit payments for fines and tickets, threatening increased fees and registration suspension.

Man Sentenced to 300 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that Jami Leslie James was sentenced to 300 years in prison for sexually abusing three children. James, a former hockey coach, will not be eligible for parole for 60 years and was designated a Tier 3 sex offender.

Montana AG settles with Vanguard for $29.5M over coal market practices

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a $29.5 million settlement with The Vanguard Group for alleged anticompetitive practices in the coal market. Vanguard agreed not to use its shareholdings to direct portfolio companies' business strategies or threaten them over ESG goals.

Montana Elder Justice Unit Secures First Exploitation Conviction

The Montana Attorney General's Elder Justice Unit secured its first conviction and sentence for financial exploitation of seniors. A Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred sentence and was ordered to pay over $100,000 in restitution for exploiting her mother and stepfather.