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Black congresswomen charged by Trump DOJ for alleged assault. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) said Tuesday she rebuffed efforts from the Trump administration to strike a plea deal ahead of pending assault charges stemming from her visit to an immigration detention center, saying officials wanted her to “admit to doing something that I did not do.” Footage from the incident shows McIver being jostled in the crowd, but she has contested accusations she “body-slammed” anyone. - 05/21/2025.