Grand Jury Declines to Return Indictment in Alleged Assault by Congresswoman of Capitol Police Officer
19 June 2006 A District of Columbia Superior Court grand jury has declined to return an indictment in the case of the alleged assault by Representative Cynthia McKinney of United States Capitol Police Officer Paul McKenna, United States Attorney Kenneth L. Wainstein announced today.
Today's decision by the grand jury, otherwise known as a no true bill or a finding of no probable cause, follows an extensive and thorough grand jury investigation by the United States Attorney's Office and the U.S. Capitol Police Department regarding the incident between the officer and Representative McKinney, which occurred on March 29, 2006, at the Longworth Office Building.
United States Attorney Wainstein stated, "We respect the decision of the grand jury in this difficult matter, and we thank its members for their hard work and careful consideration of the evidence and testimony." U.S. Attorney Wainstein added that, "Members of Congress are fortunate to have the protection and the service of one of the finest police forces in the country. We ask the U.S. Capitol Police to protect our Capitol and to do so in a way that minimizes disruption and makes all feel welcome. This is a tremendously difficult job, and it is one that Officer McKenna and his colleagues perform with the utmost professionalism and dignity."
The Department of Justice does not normally comment on the status of investigations, but has the discretion to do so when there is overwhelming public interest in a case. Such comment, however, is limited in this matter by Superior Court Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), which precludes disclosure of information received and heard by a grand jury, and thus there will be no further comment regarding this investigation.
Today's decision by the grand jury concludes the investigation of this incident.
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