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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.
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DC prosecutors drop case against man accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace in 'aggressive' handshake
Federal prosecutors won't pursue an assault case against James McIntyre of Illinois, who allegedly gave US Rep Nancy Mace an 'exaggerated, aggressive' handshake
·Charleston, United States
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Prosecutors won't pursue assault charge against man whom Rep. Mace says 'physically accosted' her
In December, Mace alleged that James McIntyre "physically accosted" her at the Capitol during an event that was celebrating the 25 years of the Foster Care Independence Act.
·Washington, United States
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