The protester manhandled last week by Prime Minister Jean Chretien said Tuesday he won’t file charges, but he will send the government a bill for repairs to his dental work.

Bill Clennett, a 44-year-old social activist, gained nationwide notoriety Thursday when Chretien - striding through a crowd - grabbed him by the throat and shoved him toward police officers.

The officers wrestled Clennett to the ground, dislodging a crown in his mouth.