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Montana Republican U.S. Congress Member & Candidate Scandals

  • Tim SheehyTim SheehyU.S. Senate Candidate [R-MT]
       
    6/16/23
    Killed his copilot and pinned a teenage girl against a wall after losing power midair and crashing the plane he was flying into a residential home which authorities later concluded happened in part due to his negligent flying
    According to a civil lawsuit filed by the victim's family

Montana Republican Executive Branch Scandals

  • Greg GianforteGreg GianforteGovernor [R-MT]Facebook iconTwitter iconInstagram icon76k
    5/24/17
    Forcefully grabbed and body-slammed a reporter after he was asked a mundane question that came nowhere close to warranting an angry response
    He pleaded guilty to assault and underwent anger management training in addition to paying a fine and completing community service

Montana Republican State Legislator Scandals

  • Dean BullDean BullFmr. State Rep. Candidate
       
    8/21/24
    Sexually abused at least three males who were physically incapable of rebuffing him over a multiyear period
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials