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Home Front: Politix
Grand Jury Declines to Indict McKinney
2006-06-17
WASHINGTON (AP) - A grand jury declined Friday to indict Rep. Cynthia McKinney in connection with a confrontation in which she admitted hitting a police officer who tried to stop her from entering a House office building. The grand jury had been considering the case since shortly after the March 29 incident, which has led to much discussion on Capitol Hill about race and the conduct of lawmakers and the officers who protect them.
She's been held up for ridicule, and without a trial there's no chance of her redeeming herself in public opinion.
``We respect the decision of the grand jury in this difficult matter,'' said U.S. Attorney Kenneth Wainstein. His statement, released late Friday, also included support for the officer involved, Paul McKenna, and the Capitol Police. He said, ``This is a tremendously difficult job, and it is one that Officer McKenna and his colleagues perform with the utmost professionalism and dignity.'' With that, Wainstein closed a case that has simmered with racial and political tension.

``I am relieved that this unfortunate incident is behind me,'' McKinney said in a statement Friday night. ``I accept today's grand jury finding of 'no probable cause' as right and just and the proper resolution of this case.''
Posted by:Steve White

#5  "G'wan, cop a walk."
Posted by: Omolumble Whinelet5597   2006-06-17 16:04  

#4  She's been held up for ridicule

...while that picture seals the image!
Posted by: Raj   2006-06-17 09:19  

#3  I think she just asked to be treated like a Kennedy. No more, no less.
By the way, love the Sideshow Bob haircut. Was that for the possible insanity defense?
Posted by: tu3031   2006-06-17 08:39  

#2  This year's Adam Clayton Powell Award for Race Baiting and Victimhood goes to Cynthia McKinney. Congratulations!
Posted by: Omineque Angolutle8278   2006-06-17 07:44  

#1  but just like OJ - there are different standards. Ask Ray Lewis
Posted by: Frank G   2006-06-17 00:18  

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