BREAKING: GOP congressional candidate Greg Gianforte allegedly 'body slammed' a reporter one day before Montana's special election

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Ben Jacobs, a political journalist for The Guardian, was allegedly assaulted by Gianforte, the Republican candidate running for Montana's U.S. House seat, the reporter announced via Twitter on Wednesday. The alleged incident comes just one day before the special election in which Gianforte faces Democratic candidate Rob Quist and Libertarian Mark Wicks. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office is currently investigating the matter, Sheriff Brian Gootkin said in a statement. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108