The Libertarian candidate running for the State Senate seat vacated by Iowa Senator-Elect Joni Ernst has been booked for 3rd Degree Sexual Assault. <\/p>\n
Donald Brantz, 69, is also charged with 3rd Degree Assault, Disturbing the Peace, and Interfering with Public Service Commission (each charge he faces is a misdemeanor - including the Sexual Assault). <\/p>\n
Bellevue Police say Brantz is accused of inappropriately touching a woman, threatening to choke her, and then disconnecting the line when the victim called 911. <\/p>\n
The incident allegedly happened in Bellevue. Brantz lives in Glenwood, Iowa. <\/p>\n
Brantz was arrested in October and shortly bonded out. He is set to appear in court for a pretrial conference tomorrow. <\/p>\n
Brantz was nominated by the Libertarian Party of Iowa to run for Joni Ernst's old seat. The special election is set for December 30th. <\/p>\n
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