‘Victory press conference was over. Why is she allowed to grab me and shout questions? Can I press charges?’ Trump tweeted this afternoon.

He should press charges if he thinks he's got a case.

Some reporterette has decided to try to raise a scandal with a bogus "I was ASSAULTED!" charge, and Trump himself rounds on her and goes after her for the same thing.

He has much deeper pockets and can hound her legally, both criminally and civilly, until she retreats, defeated.

Good.

This sort of politically-motivated bullshit should be hit hard. If you're going to wield law, you should get hit back with law.

"But speaking on condition of anonymity, a member of Trump’s Secret Service detail told DailyMail.com on Tuesday that Fields touched Trump twice – and was warned by agents to stop – before Lewandowski pulled her away."

Looks like Trump gave her a Jackie Chan "Elbows of Fury" karate chop, and Lewandowski moved in for the takedown.

Mz. Fields may be able to strike a deal with President Trump to drop the charges against Lewandowski, in return for a Supreme Court appointment?

Some reporterette has decided to try to raise a scandal with a bogus "I was ASSAULTED!" charge, and Trump himself rounds on her and goes after her for the same thing.

Actually, he can round on her and bring a much more serious Federal charge as he was the subject of a secret service protective detail. Donald does not take any crap. He is signalling loud and clear to Fields to back off. If she chooses to continue, she faces the much greater problem, similar to Tommy DiMassimo.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3514166/Trump-campaign-manager-Corey-Lewandowski-charged-battery-grabbing-reporter.html

[Excerpts]

A Secret Service source told Dailymail.com 'she crossed in between agents and our protectee after being told not to'

[...]

Republican front-runner Donald Trump's campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has been charged with simple battery for allegedly grabbing a reporter, in a case that may hinge on a Secret Service claim that the journalist first made unwanted physical contact with the billionaire-turned-politician.

[...]

Jupiter Police released surveillance footage on Tuesday giving the public an eagle-eye view of the incident where the grab at Fields is clear.

But speaking on condition of anonymity, a member of Trump’s Secret Service detail told DailyMail.com on Tuesday that Fields touched Trump twice – and was warned by agents to stop – before Lewandowski pulled her away.

'She crossed in between agents and our protectee after being told not to,' said the agent, who was present that night in Jupiter.

The aerial footage from inside the country club ballroom, which is a series of still photographs taken at steady intervals, doesn't capture Fields making contact with Trump. But it shows him apparently pulling his arm away from her.

'We supplied those tapes and those tapes to me are very conclusive,' Trump told journalists this afternoon.

[...]

I really do not get it. Its like if Cruz does not win, they and their families are going to be assassinated. They are both really out there on this. Sad really.

He talked like the manager threw her down, punched her in the face etc, etc. Really exaggerated the whole deal.

Actually, he can round on her and bring a much more serious Federal charge as he was the subject of a secret service protective detail.

Trump can't make any federal charges at all. A federal agent has to file charges and it can't stick if a federal prosecutor won't press charges.

I don't see the 0bama JD doing Teh Donald any favors in a press scrimmage against an intrepid Girl Reporter.

I'm not sure what Florida statutes Trump might resort to since every state is different. But since Trump was under a federal SS protection detail, I would guess Florida is likely to decline any involvement.

But speaking on condition of anonymity, a member of Trump’s Secret Service detail told DailyMail.com...

I don't believe this at all.

I don't think that SS agents ever talk to foreign tabloids. DailyMail could simply be making it up entirely. It's the problem with "anonymous" stories. It has the same kind of credibility problem as the National Enquirer's story about Cruz and his supposed affairs, all based on "claims" and "rumors", entirely from anonymous sources.

If the SS detail wanted to make waves for Fields, they certainly have the power and jurisdiction to do so with no repercussions at all. Even a lone SS agent could press charges against her if he wished to and he would be given the benefit of the doubt in the initial arrest.

Trump can't make any federal charges at all. A federal agent has to file charges and it can't stick if a federal prosecutor won't press charges.

I don't see the 0bama JD doing Teh Donald any favors in a press scrimmage against an intrepid Girl Reporter.

I'm not sure what Florida statutes Trump might resort to since every state is different. But since Trump was under a federal SS protection detail, I would guess Florida is likely to decline any involvement.

Thomas DiMassimo just went to court yesterday regarding Federal charges for his actions in Vandalia, Ohio.

The appicable Florida statutes would apply equally to Fields as to Lewandowski. There is evidence of de minimis battery, an unwanted touching.

If Trump has the Secret Service bring a Federal charge, that carries a year.

http://legalinsurrection.com/2016/03/man-who-charged-trump-on-stage-pleads-not-guilty/

Man Who Charged Trump on Stage Pleads Not Guilty

Posted by Aleister
Monday, March 28, 2016 at 8:30am

Thomas DiMassimo, who rushed Donald Trump on stage at a recent rally, appeared in court this weekend and pleaded not guilty.

WDTN News reported:

DiMassimo pleads ‘not guilty’ in stage rush case

Thomas DiMassimo, the man accused of rushing the stage during Donald Trump’s rally in Vandalia pleaded not guilty to federal charges.

2 NEWS Investigates’ Natalie Tendall was in the courtroom Friday morning.

DiMassimo faces a possible maximum sentence of one year in prison, $100,000 in fines and one year of probation. The Judge allowed DiMassimo to go free until his next court appearance as long as he adheres to some rules. DiMassimo is not allowed to travel outside the southern district of Ohio, he must attend all court appearances and he must undergo a psychiatric evaluation if one is ordered by the Court.

Thomas DiMassimo winked at our cameras but didn’t have much to say as he walked into federal court Friday. His attorney did speak with us after court.

“It’s clear from our point of view that Tommy was simply engaged in his mind, in political speech. He was simply trying to make the point that he has political views and he wanted to be heard,” said attorney, Jon Paul Rion.

Thomas DiMassimo just went to court yesterday regarding Federal charges for his actions in Vandalia, Ohio.

Even so, a federal agent has to file the charges and a federal prosecutor has to pursue them in federal court. A private citizen has no standing to bring such charges on his own. It is very different from comparable state laws.

Even so, a federal agent has to file the charges and a federal prosecutor has to pursue them in federal court. A private citizen has no standing to bring such charges on his own. It is very different from comparable state laws.

I don't think your right, I am under the impression that either the SS orthe protected can file.

No, I don't think Trump will try to file a federal charge. A recognized federal agent is required.

And there is another problem there. If Trump was in danger, the SS was fully entitled (and responsible) to detain or arrest the perp. Yet they took no action at all. That alone would make it far harder to prosecute this woman in any way under federal law.

Trump's most obvious recourse would be to file charges of unwanted touching against the woman under Florida law, exactly as she filed charges against Lewandowski for unwanted touching. You'll notice that Teh Donald has not done that.

"He talked like the manager threw her down, punched her in the face etc, etc."

Based on her initial claim, that's pretty close. Of course, after she saw the video she modified her story.

When Trump was interviewed on his plane, he made an excellent point. He pointed to all the reporters and cameras and microphones in front of him and said, "When all of you jostled and crammed on the plane, you were more roughed up than she was."

"If Trump was in danger, the SS was fully entitled (and responsible) to detain or arrest the perp. Yet they took no action at all."

Not true. They warned her -- twice -- to back off. When she didn't, Lewandowski stepped in and separated her from Trump.

Let's remember. The 45- minute press conference was over. Trump was no longer taking questions. He was trying to leave the building. She trotted alongside, getting inside security and sticking a microphone in his face.

You might say she was doing her job. Fine. But don't tell me that no reporter has ever been jostled, herded, blocked, shoved or pulled away. That's all part of the job, especially when you are somewhere you're not supposed to be.

Not true. They warned her -- twice -- to back off. When she didn't, Lewandowski stepped in and separated her from Trump.

Not. His. Job.

If he wants that job, he should apply to the Secret Service for training and employment as an SS agent.

HotAir: Trump: I may file counter-charges if Lewandowski is prosecuted

It is the smart play. Trump wouldn't even need his lawyers to figure this one out. "Drop the charges or I'll charge you." It is pretty direct and likely to work too.

Not. His. Job.

Not. Your. Call.

"Not. His. Job."

Never. Said. It. Was.

Levin is an Israel First Cold Warrior. He cannot accept Trump therefore.

Very true.

Making a huge mountain, out of a ant hill. Unreal!

Levin is on now, rehashing this crap.

I'll have to go check out his podcast.

I'm sure he's worked himself into a high dudgeon over it.

Meh. Levin sounds pretty tame to me.

Levin sucks. I never hear Hannity calling him the great one anymore.

Do they still speak.

His constitutional convention idea is national suicide.

it is the smart play. Trump wouldn't even need his lawyers to figure this one out. "Drop the charges or I'll charge you." It is pretty direct and likely to work too.

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nope want her in court to charge perjury.

nope want her in court to charge perjury.

That would work too but Trump's lawyers would likely tell him that that would be risky as it would give various news outlets a chance to run all kinds of negative stories that Trump can't control and that Trump's media stooges (all the FNC non-news staff) would find hard to defend. IOW, too much potential for backfiring and too little control over where such an effort would end up. But Trump charging the woman with unwanted touching would be easy. And she'd drop those charges against Corey tout suite.