GREAT FALLS Abbey Lee Cook, a political consultant from Helena accused of defrauding several clients, admitted to charges in federal court this week, according to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme. Cook, 35 years old, pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud.

A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office says that in January 2021, Cook registered the business Abbey Lee Cook and Associates, LLC with the State of Montana. Cook, through her business, provided political campaign compliance services for multiple candidates and political action committees (PACs) in Montana. Her services included, but were not limited to, establishing bank accounts, depositing political donations, and filing campaign financial reports with the Montana Commissioner of Political Practice (COPP) on behalf of her clients

See Full Page