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Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen is clashing with Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell over plea deal practices in domestic violence cases, after a high-profile case involving a man accused of his wife’s death sparked public scrutiny. Knudsen demanded transparency on Cromwell’s criteria for plea deals, citing leniency in a case with serious charges including witness tampering and strangulation. Cromwell responded sharply, accusing Knudsen of using the media instead of direct dialogue, and noted Montana law prohibits discussing ongoing cases. Their feud isn’t new—Knudsen previously claimed supervisory authority over Cromwell’s office, which she denies. In defense, Cromwell shared data showing 71.7% conviction rate in felony intimate partner violence cases, highlighting her office’s focus on measurable outcomes and inviting Knudsen to join their domestic violence prevention initiative.

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