Cynthia McKinney Allegedly Punches Cop [who is pressing charges, according to Drudge]

WXIA TV Atlanta ^ | Mar 29, 2006 | Michael King

[John Jorsett]

According to sources on Capitol Hill, U.S. Representative Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) punched a Capitol police officer on Wednesday afternoon after he mistakenly pursued her for failing to pass through a metal detector.

Members of Congress are not required to pass through metal detectors.

Sources say that the officer was at a position in the Longworth House Office Building, and did not recognize McKinney, nor saw her credentials as she went around the metal detector.

The officer called out, “Ma’am, Ma’am,” and walked after her in an attempt to stop her. When he caught McKinney, he grabbed her by the arm.

Witnesses say McKinney pulled her arm away, and with her cell phone in hand, punched the officer in the chest.

McKinney’s office has not responded to requests for comment.

According to the Drudge Report, the entire incident is on tape.

Drudge continues, "The cop is pressing charges, and the USCP (United States Capitol Police) are waiting until Congress adjurns to arrest her, a source claims."

[Torie]

Time for an anger management class for Cynthia. Sometimes I think I need one. :)

[debg]

That's really a snapshot of her. She looked so wild that I just had to get out my digital camera and take the shot.

[Altamira]

I can just see it: (Cindy, with a huffy, culturally appropriate head wiggle) "Don't you know who I am??"

We know, we know...

[AGreatPer]

I have been trying to figure out where her district would be in Atlanta. My God, that must be a horrible place. Her web site says nothing about where they are. And, there is absolutely no direct correspondence to her.

She is making my top 10 for the most hated politicians.

As I recall, her father was a wack job.