Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMontana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar has been suspended without pay for at least one year by Gov. Greg Gianforte (Montana Public Service Commission)Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar has been suspended without pay for at least one year by Gov. Greg Gianforte. The suspension follows an investigation into allegations of repeated sexually inappropriate comments and workplace misconduct made by Molnar to coworkers. Specific allegations include suggesting "Topless Tuesdays" to a female employee and threatening to obtain photos of another employee's children sleeping. Gov. Gianforte called Molnar's conduct "unprecedented" and stated it shattered public trust, acting on a recommendation from the Public Service Commission. Molnar denies the allegations, claiming his suspension is politically motivated, and plans to challenge the decision in court. In fullGOP official ousted over ‘Topless Tuesdays’ and chilling workplace allegationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Gov. Greg Gianforte has suspended Brad Molnar from the state’s utility board following investigations into his workplace conduct.

Gov. Greg Gianforte has suspended Brad Molnar from the state’s utility board following investigations into his workplace conduct