U.S. Capitol Police on Monday asked a federal prosecutor to approve an arrest warrant for Rep. Cynthia McKinney after she tangled with a uniformed officer last week.
In a statement, Capitol Police said it "has referred its investigative findings to the U.S. attorney." The department must acquire approval from U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Wainstein before it can ask a judge to issue an arrest warrant on assault or other charges.
McKinney issued a statement of regret for the incident but no apology. At a press conference Friday, she and her lawyers declared that she was a victim of inappropriate touching and racism and said they were considering pursuing civil action against the officer.
Black clergy and lawmakers came to the defense of the firebrand congresswoman on Monday. 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.
Crazy! - A simple apology at the time of the incidence and this is a none issue. But No-o-o. Let's play the race card so we don't have to be responsible for our actions. How typical.
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U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney, D-Ga. will not be indicted in connection with an incident in March where she was seen on video striking a Capital hill police officer after he tried to stop her from avoiding a metal detector at entrance to the House office bui
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