Montana Congressman-elect Greg Gianforte pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault on Monday for body slamming a reporter last month. Gianforte, who did not fight the charges, was sentenced to community service and fined $385 for assaulting Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs the day before his election. Gianforte faced up to six months in jail for assaulting the newpaper reporter after Jacobs asked him about a Republican healthcare bill. But the judge said Gianforte took responsibility for his actions and felt the lawmaker should not go to jail. GREG GIANFORTE: FOX NEWS TEAM WITNESSES GOP HOUSE CANDIDATE 'BODY SLAM' REPORTERGianforte has said his behavior was "unprofessional, unacceptable and unlawful."

Source: Fox News June 12, 2017 15:42 UTC