🔥 Trending Jason Ellsworth Found Guilty in Official Misconduct Trial

A jury in Helena, Montana, found former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth guilty of misdemeanor criminal official misconduct ¹³⁴. The verdict was reached on Tuesday evening, July 21, 2026, after a week-long trial and approximately four hours of deliberation ²⁵.

Details of the Case and Verdict

The charges against Ellsworth stemmed from his actions involving the awarding of no-bid contracts:

• Misconduct: Ellsworth was found guilty of awarding $170,000 in no-bid contracts to a company that had ties to a long-time associate ³⁵⁷.
• Trial Duration: The trial lasted for six days ⁶.
• Jury Deliberation: The jury deliberated for nearly four hours before reaching a unanimous guilty verdict ²⁵⁸.
• Sentencing: Sentencing for Ellsworth is scheduled for September 10, 2026 ⁶.

Potential Penalties

As a result of the conviction, Ellsworth could face a maximum sentence of six months in county jail ⁵⁸.