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Politics & Government

Montana's Gianforte Pleads Guilty, Won't Serve Jail Time In Assault On Journalist

5:32pm June 12, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The representative-elect was given a six-month deferred sentence after pleading guilty to assaulting a Guardian reporter. He also was sentenced to community service and anger management counseling.

Republican Greg Gianforte greets supporters after winning a special election for the House from Montana last month. He apologized then and now has apologized in writing for assaulting a reporter.

Politics & Government

Congressman-Elect, Sorry He Hit Reporter, Promises Donation To Charity

11:04pm June 07, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

Greg Gianforte, who faces a misdemeanor assault charge in the incident, has written to the reporter saying, "You were doing your job." Gianforte says his own conduct was unacceptable and unlawful.

Rob Quist is the Democrat running in the Montana special election.

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Politics & Government

Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

4:30pm May 24, 2017

A super-charged political environment and backlash against the GOP health care bill have made Thursday's special congressional election for Montana's lone House seat primed for a possible upset.