According to the Washington Times the grand jury investigation into the assault of a Capitol Police officer by Democratic Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney continues.
Miss McKinney, Georgia Democrat, apologized under pressure for striking the officer, who stopped her as she went around metal detectors at a House office building checkpoint.
However, the investigation is active, authorities said Friday. Capitol Police requested an arrest warrant be issued for Miss McKinney, but the decision is in the hands of the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The prospect of assault charges hangs over Miss McKinney, 51, as she faces a primary election challenge and after her attorney dropped her as a client.
She must have been a charming and thoughtful client.
Miss McKinney also drew attention earlier this month for calling one of her aides a "fool."
She made the comment after a television interview and didn't realize that her microphone was still on. She then insisted the disparaging remark was off the record. But the television station aired the footage, which was picked up by CNN.
How does one so charming get elected in the first place? I suppose one could get favorable news coverage. Mercifully, this one doesn't seem to be getting that kind of coverage anymore.
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