Corey Lewandowski: Donald Trump’s Campaign Manager Charged with Assaulting Journalist
Corey Lewandowski, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, has been charged with assaulting a journalist at a campaign event.
He is charged with simple battery for his encounter with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields on March 8.
Corey Lewandowski allegedly yanked Michelle Fields to the ground when she tried to ask a question and bruised her arm.
Police in Jupiter, Florida, where he was arrested, have released new footage of the alleged assault.
Corey Lewandowski plans to plead not guilty, the Trump campaign said in a statement.