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August 26, 2026
Court Upholds Assault Charges Against Rep. LaMonica McIver
- The federal appeals court ruled that Rep. LaMonica McIver's actions during a May 2025 visit to Delaney Hall were non-legislative, allowing assault charges to proceed.
- McIver has pleaded not guilty and plans to appeal, arguing the ruling undermines her congressional duties and is a form of selective prosecution.
- The court's decision allows two of the three charges to stand, while sending a broader count back for further examination.
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- Appeals court declines to toss McIver case as panel splits on selective prosecution claimsAug 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM · The Hill
- Trump scores federal court win against House progressive accused of assaulting ICEAug 26, 2026 at 5:39 PM · Fox News
- Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against US congresswomanAug 26, 2026 at 6:41 PM · The Guardian