In the hours after the assault, Gianforte's campaign spokesman, Shane Scanlon, issued a statement that also blamed the attack on Jacobs, saying the reporter had grabbed the candidate's wrist. The records released Friday show that Gianforte first gave the misleading account to authorities.
Date: Nov 17, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Press groups urge congressional probe on assault of reporter
In a statement issued after the incident, Gianforte's campaign spokesman, Shane Scanlon, said Jacobs entered the candidate's office without permission and "shoved a recorder in Greg's face, and began asking badgering questions. Jacobs was asked to leave."
Date: Jun 03, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
The Latest: GOP hopeful charged with misdemeanor assault
campaign says Guardian newspaper reporter Ben Jacobs entered a private office without permission and aggressively shoved a recorder in Gregs face. Campaign spokesman Shane Scanlon says Gianforte tried to grab Jacobs phone, then Jacobs grabbed the candidates wrist and they both fell.ianforte campaign says Guardian newspaper reporter Ben Jacobs entered a private office without permission and aggressively shoved a recorder in Gregs face. Campaign spokesman Shane Scanlon says Gianforte tried to grab Jacobs phone, then Jacobs grabbed the candidates wrist and they both fell.Greg Gianforte campaign spokesman Shane Scanlon said the candidate was in a private office Wednesday giving an interview when Guardian newspaper reporter Ben Jacobs entered the office without permission.
Date: May 25, 2017
Source: Google
Montana Republican cited for misdemeanor assault after alleged run-in with reporter one day before election
In response to the article, Gianforte's spokesman Shane Scanlon told the Guardian that the GOP candidate did not oversee his portfolio on a day-to-day basis. Instead, he focused on the "overall performance," he said.
Date: May 25, 2017
Source: Google
On Eve Of Election, Montana GOP Candidate Charged With Assault On Reporter
Greg then attempted to grab the phone that was pushed in his face. Jacobs grabbed Greg's wrist, and spun away from Greg, pushing them both to the ground," Gianforte spokesperson Shane Scanlon said. "It's unfortunate that this aggressive behavior from a liberal journalist created this scene at our c
later, responds Gianforte, who is in a special-election race against folk singer Rob Quist. Like a good reporter, Jacobs doesnt buy that pledge and objects that there wont be any time later. Okay, speak with Shane, please, says Gianforte, referring to his spokesman, Shane Scanlon.
Date: May 25, 2017
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Greg Gianforte's Montana race a health care bellwether
Gianforte spokesman Shane Scanlon countered that his boss wants to see a bill that would drive down premiums and preserve coverage for preexisting conditions while maintaining access to plans and doctors in Montana.