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orangecrush

(19,236 posts)
Thu May 25, 2017, 05:40 AM May 2017

Misdemeanor 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 OP
There is a civil and human rights enhancement exboyfil May 2017 #1
Let's hope the Guardian orangecrush May 2017 #3
I'm actually surprised they charged him so quickly* FenwayDonkey May 2017 #2
Will be interesting orangecrush May 2017 #4
I'm guessing there will be a civil suit - and there should be.* FenwayDonkey May 2017 #5
My guess as well orangecrush May 2017 #6

exboyfil

(17,857 posts)
1. There is a civil and human rights enhancement
Thu May 25, 2017, 07:03 AM
May 2017

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

(19,236 posts)
4. Will be interesting
Fri May 26, 2017, 02:08 PM
May 2017

Tio see what happens.

Hopefully beating up reporters will not become the new normal.

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