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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.

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Misdemeanor assault charges for Gianforte, Sheriff is campaign contributor [View all] 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