Judge orders Montana Congressman Greg Gianforte photographed, fingerprinted for Assault Charge

A judge has ordered Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte to be photographed and fingerprinted for assaulting a reporter, opening the possibility of political opponents using the congressman’s mug shot next year when he is up for re-election.

Justice Court Judge Rick West ordered Gianforte, a Republican, to report by Sept. 15 to the jail in Bozeman to be booked for the assault charge.

By MATT VOLZ Associated Press

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