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June 8, 2017 07:06 am PDT
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/MiHw2gSC8eM/republican-congressman-elect-g.html
Republican congressman-elect Greg Gianforte writes apology to reporter he punched and bodyslammed
After physically attacking a reporter and allowing his spokesman to lie about it in an official statement, Republican congressman-elect Greg Gianforte has formally apologized to his victim. He is also donating $50,000 to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
"My physical response to your legitimate question was unprofessional, unacceptable, and unlawful. As both a candidate for Office and a public official, I should be held to a high standard in my interactions with the press and the public. My treatment of you did not meet that standard."
"I made a mistake and humbly ask for your forgiveness," the letter stated.
Jacobs accepted the apology.
Gianforte still faces assault charges over the attack.
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