August 20, 2007

Calif. Rep. Filner Charged With Assault

Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif., will have to appear in court Oct. 2 for allegedly shoving an airline employee on Sunday, AP reports.

During the incident at Dulles, Filner allegedly "attempted to enter an employees-only area, pushed aside an employee's arm and wouldn't leave when asked." The eight-term congressman was charged with assault and battery.

Filner is chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He has not yet released a statement on the altercation. The Almanac of American Politics has more on him here (subscription).

Posted at 5:17 PM
Posted to: Congress, Crime, House
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