Greg Gianforte, the Republican candidate in Montana's special congressional election, has been charged with misdemeanor assault after he allegedly body slammed a reporter and broke his glasses on Wednesday night. It sent political shock waves rippling through the race, with two local newspapers rescinding their support for the GOP candidate. Related: Who is Greg Gianforte? Listen: Republican candidate Greg Gianforte 'body-slams' Guardian reporter. It also called for House Speaker Paul Ryan to National Republican Campaign Committee to denounce the candidate and apologize.

Source: CNN May 25, 2017 01:02 UTC