Posted on 04/13/2016 4:29:56 PM PDT by springwater13
A Florida prosecutor has decided not to prosecute Donald Trumps campaign manager for battery after a March run-in with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields, sources with knowledge of the situation told POLITICO.
The decision not to press charges against Corey Lewandowski is scheduled to be announced on Thursday afternoon by Palm Beach County State Attorney David Aronberg.
Fields may still pursue a defamation case against Lewandowski, a source said.
Fields filed a police report last month after Lewandowski grabbed her by the arm and moved her out of Trumps way following a press conference at Trump National Gold Club in Jupiter. She said he left bruises on her arm. Police later charged Lewandowski with simple battery, releasing video from surveillance cameras that shows Lewandowski reaching for and grabbing Fields.
Aronberg would not comment, but in a POLITICO interview last week, he pointed out that Jupiter police had a low probable cause standard to cite Lewandowski for battery. But the responsibility for moving forward with a full-blown prosecution rested with Aronbergs office, which had to consider whether a crime occurred and whether they believed a jury of Floridians would prosecute.
We have a higher standard to go forward with a prosecution, he said.
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“We have a higher standard to go forward with a prosecution,
Justice prevails for a change.
Apologies from Ted’s supporters tar and feathering this guy before he had his day in court? Crickets...
Sleazy little twerp Moochelle Fields.
Sure to be top story on all networks for the next week,correct?
Why doesn't he sue her BACK?
> Fields may still pursue a defamation case against Lewandowski, a source said.
She accused him of a crime that turned out to be contradicted by the evidence. Way I see it, she defamed him.
Any organization that would employ her forfeits any claim to journalistic integrity.
The right outcome in this situation.
And this decision is coming from a Cruz classmate, and a Hillary lover, so I’m sure every angle was analyzed for a way forward to prosecute.
Not gonna happen.Lots and lots of crickets.
Claiming that Lewandowski is innocent of the charges simply because they decided not to prosecute is like saying an illegal is not an illegal simply because Obama decided not to deport.
“Pardon me. Thank you!” isn’t a crime!
Lewandowski should sue the crap out of Fields for defamation.
Did you even see the video of him sliding by her and saying thank you? Is that you Rush?
That’s your comment?
It was always a setup.
He has every right to go after her, and should.
But I imagine he’ll let it go, and the now conservative lefties, go into meltdown mode.
btw: Hi.
Why doesn't he sue her BACK?
Oh, I'm sure Trump will be more than happy to loan Lewandowski a few of his $500 an hour Manhattan lawyers to crush Fields like a grape. It will amusing to watch...
Lewandowskj shohjld file against Fields I civil fourth for defamation of character for a few. Million just to make her get the picture.
Will she be prosecuted for filing a false police report about being knocked down?
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