I haven't seen any video of the attack. But I'm assuming justification for using deadly force would depend on whether the attack was sufficiently violent as to pose a serious threat of injury or death.
I've heard two things; "body slam" and "grabbed by the throat" but I haven't seen any video.
Its a little behind the event to make that sort of decision don't you think?
My point is if I'm a reporter I'd have one hand on the mic and one on my gun and I'd ask the tough questions and technically the reporter could have shot that politician for fear for his life.
Bobo, as usual you have no point unless it' yo head, by the way thank the folks in Michigan for the Trump vote...
I think I made a great point. Your boy assaulted that reporter and could have been rightfully shot for body slamming him. He was in fear for his life.
'Body Slam' Candidate Issues Lengthy Apology To Reporter He Attacked | HuffPost
“I made a mistake and humbly ask for your forgiveness,” Gianforte says in his letter, acknowledging that his behavior was “unprofessional, unacceptable and unlawful.”
See you stupid ****? His actions were unlawful.
misdemeanor assault.
Not sure why it was misdemeanor and not felony assault.
What is Misdemeanor Assault?
Misdemeanor assault, or “simple assault,” is basically an attempt to commit a battery. It can also be defined as any act that is made with the intent to create a reasonable fear of injury in the victim. An example of misdemeanor assault is where a person swings their fist at a person intending to create a fear of injury in the victim.
Actual physical contact is not necessary in order to find a person guilty of misdemeanor assault. Also, attempted contact that is considered to be offensive can result in
assault charges, even if the act is not violent or physically harmful in nature.
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