UPDATED: Gianforte suspends Public Service Commissioner Molnar for one year

Gov. Greg Gianforte suspended Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar for one year after independent investigations “point to unlawful conduct,” including sex discrimination and retaliation.

In a letter Thursday to Molnar, Gianforte recognized his own action is “unprecedented in state history.”

However, he said Molnar’s “unprecedented behavior,” including references to “topless Tuesdays” and retaliation against those who filed complaints against Molnar, warrant the suspension.

The suspension is without pay.

“The PSC should be given adequate time …