Ben Jacobs

• Trump praises Republican congressman for body slamming journalist

  At a rally in Montana, Trump said: "Any guy who can do a body slam, he's my guy," while mimicking the physical motion of a body slam.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2018
  
• Congressman who body-slammed reporter expected to be sentenced for misdemeanor assault

  Montana Republican congressman-elect Greg Gianforte is expected next week to enter a plea of no contest or guilty to misdemeanor assault

  Politics

  Jun 8, 2017
  
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• Greg Gianforte apologizes to journalist for ‘body slamming’ him before election

  U.S. Rep.-elect Greg Gianforte of Montana says in an apology letter that he "had no right to assault" a reporter.

  Crime

  Jun 7, 2017
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• Republican who ‘body slammed’ journalist can still run for Congress

  House Republicans stuck with their candidate in Montana's special House race Thursday even though he was charged with misdemeanour assault after allegedly slamming a reporter to the ground.

  Politics

  May 25, 2017
• Republican congressional candidate accused of ‘body slamming’ journalist

  A Congressional byelection in Montana was thrown into disarray after a candidate was accused of physically assaulting a reporter.

  Politics

  May 24, 2017