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Charges dismissed against Illinois man accused of assault by Nancy Mace
Prosecutors have dropped a misdemeanor charge against James McIntyre, whom Representative Nancy Mace accused of physically accosting her in December, according to court filings.
Mace claimed McIntyre aggressively shook her arm at an event, but eyewitness Elliott Hinkle disputed her account, stating they only shook hands and discussed support for trans youth.
McIntyre expressed relief at the charges being dropped, asserting that Mace aimed to criminalize advocates for trans rights, and he is pleased but not surprised by the outcome.
Mace vowed to continue her fight against transgender rights following the dismissal of charges, stating she will be there fighting every step of the way.