Reuters WASH DC: The DC Police Dept. has stated that Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Congresswoman from California and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, has been arrested and charged with felony battery when she allegedly struck John Boehner, Republican Congressman and current Speaker of the House, during an altercation between the two. Sources claim the incident started when Pelosi refused to forward the traditional gavel to Boehner, who has made several requests for her to do so since his ascension to the role of Speaker of the House on January 5, 2011.

In an unconfirmed account of the events, Boehner in a heated disposition went to Pelosi's office and demanded the gavel be presented to him immediately. When she refused, he attempted to take it, but she grabbed it first and struck him in the head.
Doctors say Boehner will be fine, however, they cannot determine at this point if there will be any scarring on the scalp.

Pelosi's attorney stated they will plead "not guilty" at the first opportunity to do so, claiming Boehner was aggressive and threatening in nature when the incident occurred.

More detail should be available approximately 6PM EST.

 

If only it were true..........

 

Dang, Habs. I'm beginning to think Bluejay was right about that one-day ban! It just never ends!

It's really cruel of you to get some people's hopes up and then dash them so badly.

- Jack

 

New reports are coming in that they can't get the orange stain off the gavel so Pelosi will be on the hook for buying a new one