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Cynthia McKinney Allegedly Punches Cop [who is pressing charges, according to Drudge]
WXIA TV Atlanta ^
| Mar 29, 2006
| Michael King
Posted on 03/29/2006 3:06:02 PM PST by 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."
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Georgia
KEYWORDS: assault; leo; mckinney; uscapitol
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To: John Jorsett
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:06:57 PM PST
by
rockrr
(Never argue with a man who buys ammo in bulk...)
To: John Jorsett
Officer, May I suggest the pepper jack spray would be an appropriate response here?
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:07:03 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(The lame shall walk, the blind shall see, alas the press remains invincible in their ignorance.)
To: John Jorsett
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:07:56 PM PST
by
John Jorsett
(scam never sleeps)
To: John Jorsett
5
posted on
03/29/2006 3:08:00 PM PST
by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: John Jorsett; BufordP; BillF; PleaDeal; trooprally; Justanobody; Hoodlum91; nina0113; ...
To: rockrr
She can always use the PMS defense.
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:08:32 PM PST
by
derllak
To: John Jorsett
The guy's wasting his time. She'll just claim he was racially profiling, not exactly a hard sell to a DC jury.
To: John Jorsett
This is too good to be true! This woman is pure evil.
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:09:32 PM PST
by
AuburnMan
To: John Jorsett
Glad to hear it's on tape, the crook might finally get nailed.
10
posted on
03/29/2006 3:10:07 PM PST
by
jazusamo
(Excuse me Helen, I'm answering your first accusation. - President Bush)
To: derllak
She can always use the Jews in Dunwoody excuse...
Maybe she can ask a Saudi sheik to fund her legal defense...
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:10:26 PM PST
by
jcs1744
Fantastic. There is no one in Congress who I hate more than this woman. She makes Teddy Kennedy look thoughtful and intelligent.
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:11:55 PM PST
by
jcs1744
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To: jcs1744
He's spoda, he's a Senator. She is just a
poorly educated (synonym) Georgian.
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:15:19 PM PST
by
dhuffman@awod.com
(The conspiracy of ignorance masquerades as common sense.)
To: John Jorsett
Ok, will she have an out b/c the officer is a whitie ?
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:16:30 PM PST
by
SIRTRIS
To: pinz-n-needlez; onyx; ohioWfan; Texasforever; BigSkyFreeper; Tamzee; mrs tiggywinkle; Dog; ...
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." Ping A Ling :0)
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:16:32 PM PST
by
Mo1
("Stupidity is also a gift from God, but it should not be abused." Pope John Paul II)
To: John Jorsett
Unfortunately, she'll have his job and his life will be ruined.
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posted on
03/29/2006 3:17:04 PM PST
by
mtbopfuyn
(Legality does not dictate morality... Lavin)
To: Herodian
The Kennedys are like the Bonapartes in France. They think they have the God-given right to rule. Laws are for the peasantry.
To: MNJohnnie
Officer, May I suggest the pepper jack spray would be an appropriate response here? I think the Limburger spray would work even better. :)
20
posted on
03/29/2006 3:18:24 PM PST
by
thecabal
("Now die monkeys and stop saying Muslims are terrorists,we are peaceful people!")
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