Democrat Lawmaker Is Accused Of Assault At Dulles

by Jonathan Mummolo, Washington Post: U.S. Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA) has been charged with misdemeanor assault and battery for allegedly pushing an airline employee at Dulles International Airport on Sunday during a dispute over baggage, authorities said. Filner, who represents the San Diego area, "attempted to enter an area authorized for airline employees only" while in the United Airlines baggage claim office and "pushed aside the employee's outstretched arm and refused to leave the area when asked by an airline employee," according to a Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority police statement. . . . The female airline employee, whom police did not identify, appeared before a Loudoun County magistrate that evening, and Filner was charged with assault and battery. If convicted, Filner faces up to 12 months in jail and up to a $2,500 fine under Virginia law . . . [Read More]

ARRA comment: Maybe at age 64, Filner can't handle the stress of airport travel or believes he is beyond treating the "little people" with respect. Welcome congressman to the real world! Note that this is the same California liberal who wants all tie up all U.S. defense-related agencies by forcing them to comply with all federal and state environmental laws. Imagine States enforcing their current and future wacko anti-military conceived environmental laws on US Military bases, testing ranges, weapons storage, etc. Next, these State and local agencies would be arresting and charging Federal military members and interfering with required mission activities.

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