Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Mortenson was taken into custody on March 17, 2025. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Mortenson, with brown hair and blue eyes, now faces a charge of Contempt of Court – Disorderly Conduct for Interrupting Proceedings (Case #25-001138). Authorities have confirmed that Mortenson is being held without bail at the Pennington County Jail. The severity of the charge has been classified as a petty misdemeanor (PM).
No court date has been released yet, but Mortenson’s actions have stirred discussions about courtroom security and public decorum.
For more updates, stay tuned.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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Michael Mortenson was booked into Pennington County Jail with no bail set.