
Prosecutors this week decided not to pursue an assault charge against a man whom Rep. Nancy Mace accused of having "physically accosted" her at the U.S. Capitol in December. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. According to a filing Tuesday with D.C. Superior Court, prosecutors dropped the lone charge against James McIntyre, a foster care advocate. Mace, R-S.C., had accused McIntyre of "aggressively" shaking her arm up and down at a Dec.
Main Idea: Prosecutors in D.C. dropped the assault charge against James McIntyre, the man Rep. Nancy Mace accused of grabbing her arm at the Capitol.
Key Points:
Dropping the charge may deepen public doubt about fair enforcement in Congress and the Justice Department.
The dismissal could reduce the risk of a weak case wasting taxpayer time and court resources.
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