Sheriff is a Gianforte donor

They backed up Ben Jacobs. Also gave statements to the sheriff's dept.

Fox News team witnesses GOP House candidate 'body slam' reporter
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029112143

"At that point, Gianforte grabbed Jacobs by the neck with both hands and slammed him into the ground behind him. Faith, Keith and I watched in disbelief as Gianforte then began punching the reporter. As Gianforte moved on top of Jacobs, he began yelling something to the effect of, "I'm sick and tired of this!"

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"To be clear, at no point did any of us who witnessed this assault see Jacobs show any form of physical aggression toward Gianforte, who left the area after giving statements to local sheriff's deputies.

As for myself and my crew, we are cooperating with local authorities. It is not clear if charges will be filed against Gianforte at this time. "

My bet is that Jacobs is charged.

If criminal justice does not prevail, then hit him in the wallet.

They are getting a lot of hate replies for their endorsement, but at least they are covering the assault.

Link to tweet

This guy looks like he knows he screwed up and might be in deep shit.

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MSNBC says that around 75% of the votes appear to be mailed in, so this might not change the election.

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the "Montana Strangler" of his heinous act against the Guardian Reporter.

that is term used by LEOs. Family, friends, judges and politicians all get get one.

It is a violation of the law, the constitution and oath of office. From not writing a traffic ticket to lying to cover a crime by another person because of a relationship to that person.