[Responsibility2nd]

Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., who represents the 6th congressional district in Queens, was walking home from dinner Tuesday night when she was struck in the back of the head.

It happened at 2nd and Independence Avenue SE around 8:30 p.m.

The suspect took her Gucci tote bag and ran off, police say.

Rep. Meng was left disoriented with several injuries, according to police. She also had a head injury and was transported to George Washington University Hospital.

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/11/rep-grace-meng-attacked-robbed-near-eastern-market-97135.html

1. Walking at night in SE DC.
2. Carrying a Gucci tote bag.

Nothing said about the obvious “MUG ME!!!” sign she must have been wearing.

Hoo Boy!

[Cicero]

Even if there was nothing in the bag, the bag is worth more than a few snorts of coke.

Gucci Tote Bag: List price, $950.

[Paladin2]

" Walking at night in SE DC."

That's right by the Lieberry of Congress and a block from the Capitol.