charges dropped
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Incidents
The Capitol handshake dispute (Dec. 2024)
In December 2024, Rep. Mace alleged she was physically assaulted by foster-care advocate James McIntyre at a Capitol Hill reception; at least three witnesses described the contact as a handshake; federal prosecutors dropped the charge in April 2025.
December 10, 2024 · Incident
McIntyre Capitol-grounds incident (Dec. 2024)
On December 10, 2024, Rep. Mace alleged she was physically assaulted by foster-care advocate James McIntyre at a Capitol Hill reception; McIntyre was arrested, but at least three witnesses called it a handshake, and prosecutors dropped the charge in April 2025.
December 10, 2024 · Incident
Wiki & people
James McIntyre
James McIntyre, a Chicago foster-youth advocate, was arrested in December 2024 after Rep. Nancy Mace alleged he assaulted her; charges were dropped in April 2025.
December 10, 2024 · Wiki