A Montana congressman who "body slammed" a reporter has been fined and sentenced to community service and anger management counselling.
Greg Gianforte, 56, pleaded guilty to assaulting a journalist from the UK's Guardian newspaper on the eve of his election last month.
A judge initially sentenced the Republican to four days in jail before reducing the penalty.
Gianforte is expected to be sworn in to office later this month.
He was ordered to pay $385 (£304), complete 40 hours of community service and 20 hours of anger management counselling.
Gianforte won the special congressional election in Montana, just hours after he was charged with assault.
President Donald Trump praised the victory during an official trip to Italy, calling it a "great win in Montana". »
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