Top entities: Jason Ellsworth, Agile Analytics, Montana — Montana Senate, Bryce Eggleston, Montana — Montana Department of Justice.

What category does this event fall under?

Domestic — classified as criminal verdict.

What is the sentiment of coverage?

Aggregate sentiment score: -10 on a -100 to +100 scale (negative = critical coverage, positive = favorable coverage).

What were the key actions taken?

United States — Lewis and Clark County District Court found guilty Jason Ellsworth · Jason Ellsworth awarded no-bid contracts Agile Analytics · Montana — Montana Department of Justice prosecuted Jason Ellsworth

Is this event still developing?

This is an active story, last updated Jul 22, 2026. Coverage continues to evolve.

Domestic criminal verdict

Jason Ellsworth guilty of misconduct

Q: When did this event occur?

First reported Jul 22, 2026; last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Q: What is the market impact?

General. This is a local political scandal with minimal direct market impact.

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Sentiment

-10

Attention

Articles

Market Impact

General

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Market Impact

This is a local political scandal with minimal direct market impact. It may affect public trust in United States — Montana's legislative processes but does not involve publicly traded companies or significant economic sectors.

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Event Summary

Former Montana — Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth was found guilty of misdemeanor criminal official misconduct for awarding $170,000 in no-bid contracts to Agile Analytics, a company represented by his longtime business associate Bryce Eggleston. The contracts were signed in late December 2024 without proper approval. Ellsworth faces up to six months in jail; sentencing is set for September 10, 2026. He had previously been banned from the Senate floor and committees for life due to ethics violations related to the same issue.

Key Actions

100 United States — Lewis and Clark County District Court found guilty Jason Ellsworth

90 Jason Ellsworth awarded no-bid contracts Agile Analytics

90 Montana — Montana Department of Justice prosecuted Jason Ellsworth

80 Montana — Montana Senate banned from floor Jason Ellsworth

60 Bong Go set sentencing Jason Ellsworth

50 Jason Ellsworth recommended for job Bryce Eggleston

40 Bryce Eggleston registered company Agile Analytics

Entities Involved

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Jason Ellsworth

Former Montana — Montana Senate President found guilty of official misconduct; faces potential jail sentence and has been banned from legislative activities.

Importance 100.0 Sentiment -50.0

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Agile Analytics

Company awarded no-bid contracts by Ellsworth; its role in the scandal may affect future business with the state.

Importance 80.0 Sentiment -30.0

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Montana — Montana Senate

The Senate's reputation is affected by the misconduct of its former president; it banned Ellsworth from the floor and committees.

Importance 60.0 Sentiment -20.0

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Bryce Eggleston

Longtime friend and business associate of Ellsworth; registered Agile Analytics and presented the contracts.