Misdemeanor assault charges for Gianforte, Sheriff is campaign contributor

[orangecrush]

"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

[exboyfil]

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]

3. Let's hope the Guardian

Puts some money up for legal pressure.

[FenwayDonkey]

2. I'm actually surprised they charged him so quickly*

[orangecrush]

4. Will be interesting

Tio see what happens.

Hopefully beating up reporters will not become the new normal.

[FenwayDonkey]

5. I'm guessing there will be a civil suit - and there should be.*

[orangecrush]

6. My guess as well

I hope he loses his shirt.