Timothy J. Racicot, Government Position, Montana 2024

BILLINGS, Mont. - In a sudden shift in leadership, Timothy J. Racicot is now the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana following the departure of former U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich.

As Acting U.S. Attorney, Racicot assumes the role of chief federal law enforcement official in the state of Montana.

Racicot is a career prosecutor with a long history of public service. He became an Assistant U.S. Attorney in October 2005 and served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney since August 2022.

Before entering the legal profession, Racicot received an undergraduate degree from Carroll College and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

The change in leadership comes after Laslovich's departure from the U.S. Attorney's Office. While details surrounding Laslovich's departure are scarce, sources confirm that Racicot will continue to serve in the role as Acting U.S. Attorney until further notice.

Racicot's appointment marks a significant development in the region, with many awaiting his leadership and vision in addressing public corruption and other high-profile cases.

As Acting U.S. Attorney, Racicot will oversee the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Montana, which has jurisdiction over cases in the state of Montana.

Efforts to reach Racicot or Laslovich for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mt/pr/first-assistant-us-attorney-timothy-j-racicot-now-acting-us-attorney