Posted on 04/03/2006 11:16:54 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
McKinney incident referred to U.S. Attorney's Office
The Associated Press - ATLANTA
Capitol Hill police have referred a scuffle between one of their officers and U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington, D.C., a spokesman for the office said Monday.
"We are working with Capitol Hill police to fully understand and appreciate the incident," principal assistant U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips told The Associated Press in a telephone interview. "Pending review, it is inappropriate for us to comment any further at this time."
Phillips would not say whether a warrant was issued for McKinney's arrest.
McKinney spokesman Coz Carson on Monday also acknowledged the investigation.
"We're aware that the wheels are turning in Washington," Carson said. "We have no control over what they decide to do. We will make the appropriate statement and take the appropriate action once we know where they're going."
At a press conference Monday morning, black clergy and lawmakers came the defense of the firebrand congresswoman. McKinney smiled as her supporters heaped praise on her leadership and her new look _ her trademark cornrows replaced earlier this year by a curly brown afro.
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Go to www.house.gov and look up her website.
Then look at a random 6 to 8 other congressional websites.
Play the "Which of these sites is not like the others..."
Every other site I looked at had a professional look, had (feigned shock) text and articles and a professional picture of the Representative.
On the other hand, McKinney's site looked like something someone's kid may have made in a middle school computer class. Very cartoonish, garish picture of McKinney and VERY light on substance. (No big surprise there)
If I were a betting man, I'd say we will never see the tape of the entire incident if we see any video tape at all.
A possible replacement for the Today show's "perkie" one?
Now she's 'apologized.' Yeah, to the police officer? I wouldn't bet the farm on that ever happening. She's just scared of what the grand jury will do. I hope they have the 'nads to do what they SHOULD do--put her in jail!
It's good to be around, believe me. Thanks. Mxxx
I stay pretty much away from crowds, except for Church and dialysis. I can't walk around that much but I did go shopping last week and walked around a dollar store and natural food store. The more I walk, the better it is for me. I'm not one to do that if I can get away with it (smile). Love, Mxxx
Anyone wanna lay odds down on whether the US Attorneys office decides to do little or nothing on this?
Look his name up in DC and give him a call....
call him a "Gutless Coward and tell him He hasent got the
Cajones to do it.
Tell him he is just the "House Boy" and cant do anything without His Mommy's permission.
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