Montana Attorney General Knudsen Recommended for Suspension

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen faces a recommendation for a 90-day suspension from practicing law due to 41 counts of professional misconduct, including defying court orders and attacking the judiciary's integrity. The recommendation arose from a lengthy legal dispute over a law allowing the Republican governor to appoint judges, which the Montana Supreme Court ultimately upheld. Knudsen's office plans to appeal the decision, which could impact his upcoming reelection bid. Meanwhile, in Benue State, Nigeria, Governor Hyacinth Alia suspended Attorney General Bemsen Mnyim indefinitely for allegedly involving the state in a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Alia expressed discomfort with Mnyim's actions, citing the need for regulatory adherence. The suspensions in both states highlight ongoing tensions between legal authorities and governmental oversight.