FILE - In this May 25, 2017 file photo, Republican Greg Gianforte addresses supporters at a hotel ballroom after winning Montana’s sole congressional seat, in Bozeman, Mont. Press groups are asking the Office of Congressional Ethics to look into possible disciplinary measures against Gianforte, who faces a misdemeanor assault charge in connection to an election eve confrontation with a reporter. The Republican has yet to appear in court to face the charge filed against …
June 2, 2017
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Press groups urge congressional probe on assault of reporter
HELENA (AP) — A national coalition of press groups urged a congressional ethics panel on Friday to consider disciplinary action against Montana’s newly elected congressman, who is charged with throwing a reporter to the ground during a confrontation a day before the election.