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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMisdemeanor assault charges for Gianforte, Sheriff is campaign contributor
"In his statement on the Gianforte's misdemeanor assault citation, Gallatin County Sheriff Brian Gootkin, who has previously donated $250 to Gianforte's congressional campaign, said that his "contribution has nothing to do with our investigation which is now complete."
http://www.npr.org/2017/05/24/529862697/republican-s-altercation-with-reporter-shakes-up-montana-race-on-eve-of-voting
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Misdemeanor assault charges for Gianforte, Sheriff is campaign contributor (Original Post)
orangecrush
May 2017
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exboyfil
(17,917 posts)1. There is a civil and human rights enhancement
of 2 to 10 years. Quite a reach, but a possible avenue for more serious penalties? Misd. assault max is 6 months in county jail.
orangecrush
(21,215 posts)3. Let's hope the Guardian
Puts some money up for legal pressure.
FenwayDonkey
(68 posts)2. I'm actually surprised they charged him so quickly*
orangecrush
(21,215 posts)4. Will be interesting
Tio see what happens.
Hopefully beating up reporters will not become the new normal.
FenwayDonkey
(68 posts)5. I'm guessing there will be a civil suit - and there should be.*
orangecrush
(21,215 posts)6. My guess as well
I hope he loses his shirt.