Congressman Charged with Assault

Congressman Bob Filner, a California Democrat representing the San Diego precinct, was charged with assault Monday after an altercation Sunday night at Dulles Airport.  The Congressman assaulted an airline worker after becoming upset that his luggage had not arrived at a baggage carousel.   Filner, on his way to Iraq, is said to have entered an employees-only area at the airport and pushed an employee, who later decided to file charges. Filner has been ordered to appear in court October 1st.
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