may remember greg gianforte republican montana congressional seat may even assault reporter ben jacobs guardian dispute charge first audio come clearly depict body-slamming journalist jacobs ask series uncomfortable questions.gianforte plead guilty charge back june although bear outcome post-assault election presumably voters montana think jacobs come perhaps commit political party even assault charge deter vote gop candidate.at time tea party lawmaker protest judge order book fingerprint well photo take mug shoot lawyers argue judge authority order proceed since never actually handcuff arrest formally feat pull coincidentally candidate local sheriff make political donations campaign.now despite legal team argument exempt charge misdemeanor judge order gianforte turn september 15th book charge congressman comply judge say hold contempt court.although gianforte pay fin apologize jacobs donate 50,000 committee protect journalists yet complete community service word whether follow anger management class order attend.practically speak mugshot worry congressman come time reelection campaign ads could use freely public record question remain whether gianforte raise nearly 120,000 donations admit assault anything worry voters montana.featured image via justin sullivan/getty image body-slamming republican think important book print judge say way