Attorney general drops investigation of American Police Force after company leaves state

[Newsjock]

Source: Associated Press

BILLINGS - Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock has dropped his investigation into a California company following its attempted takeover of an empty Montana jail.

The company, American Police Force, missed a Monday deadline to provide documents sought by Bullock's office after revelations that company founder Michael Hilton had a lengthy criminal background.

But because American Police Force has pulled out of its bid to take over the 464-bed jail in rural Hardin, Bullock said Tuesday he was ending the investigation.

"Because I'm unaware of any Montanans who have been harmed financially by this company, our goal has been achieved and we have suspended our inquiry," he said.

Bullock added that Hilton's failure to answer questions about the project "speaks volumes about his company's legitimacy."

Read more: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_b79d203a-b826-11de-92f5-001cc4c002e0.html

[winyanstaz]

1. So its ok to go into Montana and try to pull a scam...and have a criminal background...

but as long as you dont actually get to steal any money,..thats ok?

[Liberal_in_LA]

2. weird story