In an embarrassment to Republican Presidential front-runner Donald Trump, his campaign manager was on Tuesday charged with with simple assault for allegedly grabbing a reporter as she tried to ask the candidate a question.
Corey lewandowski turned himself in to police in Florida. He has been charged with one count of simple battery for “intentionally” touching former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields on March 8.
In a video released by the local police, lewandowski is seen as reaching his left hand between Trump and a security guard and toward Fields. He is seen holding her back as Trump passed her and continued following him through the room.
lewandowski will enter a plea of not guilty and looks forward to his day in court.