Representative Cynthia McKinney Watch: Investigation Continuing With Congressional Staffers Subpoenaed

Washington Times: McKinney probe summons staffers

The investigation into the scuffle between Rep. Cynthia A. McKinney and a Capitol Police officer is moving forward, with several Hill staffers being subpoenaed as witnesses.

Aides to members of Congress from both parties last week informed House leaders they will comply with subpoenas issued for them to testify before a Washington grand jury regarding the confrontation.

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 seeks re-election in November, but first must battle Hank Johnson in a July primary. Mr. Johnson, a lawyer and county commissioner, does not mention Miss McKinney or her encounter with the Capitol Police officer on his campaign Web site. He did tell the Associated Press that residents of the district are “tired of constant controversy.”

Whoever said JUSTICE was swift?

This case is dragging on as long as Iran with their nuclear weapons program.

A source in the U.S. Attorney’s Office said that once the grand jury completes its work, the office either will make a statement of its findings or will indict Miss McKinney on charges of assaulting a police officer. Such a charge carries a maximum sentence of five years.

“We’re still considering it an ongoing investigation,” the source said.

The world is waiting.

Indict the dumbass.