Montana Public Radio Reports:

Greg Gianforte now has five more chances to appear in court to face a misdemeanor assault charge.

Bozeman Daily Chronicle court reporter Whitney Bermes says Justice of the Peace Rick West today granted the extension request filed yesterday by Gianforte’s defense team.

Gianforte had faced a deadline today to appear in Gallatin County Justice Court over allegations he attacked Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs on the evening before last month’s special congressional election.