Illinois activist accused of assaulting Rep. Nacy Mace gets case dismissed
WASHINGTON (WTVO) — National Foster Care Advocate and Illinois resident James McIntyre's charges were dropped in Federal court after he was accused of assaulting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.).
Mace accused McIntyre of attacking her during a reception at the Rayburn House Office Building that was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Foster Care Independence Act on Dec. 10.
Mace claimed in court she was assaulted for wanting to stop transgender women from using women's bathrooms on federal property.
On April 1st, D.C. Superior Court records showed the misdemeanor charges of assault were dropped. D.C. Prosecutors did not say why the charges were dropped in court documents.
Mace said the ruling sends an 'appalling message.'
'When a man can physically assault a woman in the halls of Congress, with impunity, it sends an appalling message to every woman in America,' she said. 'If it can happen here, it can happen anywhere.'
'I was injured, intentionally, and I am still in pain,' she said. 'I filed charges, and they were inexplicably ignored. But I will not be. I will not back down. I will not be intimidated, and I sure as hell won't stay silent.'
Witnesses claimed the incident appeared to be a 'normal handshake.'
Police reported she declined medical treatment but was seen the next day in the capitol with her arm in a sling.
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