A judicial panel in Montana has recommended suspending the state’s Attorney General from practicing law for a period of 90 days. The panel found that the Attorney General had violated professional conduct rules by sending a letter on official letterhead to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The panel noted that the Attorney General’s actions were politically motivated and undermined the integrity of the legal profession. They also found that his conduct had brought disrepute to the office of the Attorney General and the legal profession as a whole.
The recommendation for suspension comes as a blow to the Attorney General, who has served in his position since 2021. If he is ultimately suspended, he will be prohibited from practicing law for a period of 90 days, after which he will be required to apply for reinstatement.
The judicial panel’s recommendation will now be considered by the Montana Supreme Court, which will make the final decision on whether to suspend the Attorney General from practicing law.
In response to the recommendation, the Attorney General’s office issued a statement expressing disappointment and disagreement with the panel’s findings. They maintained that the Attorney General had acted in good faith in sending the letter to the Supreme Court and that he believed he was acting within the bounds of his official duties.
It remains to be seen how the Montana Supreme Court will ultimately rule on the recommendation for suspension. In the meantime, the Attorney General’s ability to practice law in the state hangs in the balance.
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