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Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) is "physically okay" after she was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, ...

Rep. - He added that he asked the House Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. "Rep. - Craig defended herself by tossing her hot coffee at the alleged attacker. Craig called 9-1-1 and the assailant fled the scene of the assault." Democratic Rep.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) was assaulted Thursday morning in her Washington, D.C., apartment building, her office said. The attack does not appear ...

Metropolitan Police Department was quick to respond to the scene. The Hill has reached out to MPD for more information. According to a report filed with the D.C. [Angie Craig](https://thehill.com/tag/angie-craig/) [Angie Craig](https://thehill.com/people/angie-craig/) [Yvette Clarke](https://thehill.com/people/yvette-clarke/) [House](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [House](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [House](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [News](https://thehill.com/homenews/) [See All](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) [House](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/) [Administration](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/) [Administration](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/) [Latino](https://thehill.com/latino/) [See All](https://thehill.com) The assault, which occurred in the building’s elevator around 7:15 a.m., left her bruised, according to a statement from Coe. [wrote on Twitter](https://twitter.com/RepYvetteClarke/status/1623746229908692992?s=20&t=BgcKxT-sCa6zpdDiWZbueA). [said on Twitter](https://twitter.com/amyklobuchar/status/1623748045362929666). Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) called the incident “terrible” and praised Craig as a legislator. [said in a release](https://twitter.com/RepAngieCraig/status/1623741866461081601), noting that “there is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated.” Metropolitan Police Department, Craig saw the assailant “acting erratic” and “as if he was under the influence of an unknown substance” in the lobby of her building and greeted him with a “good morning” before he followed her into the elevator and began “to randomly do push ups.” Rep.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) was assaulted in the elevator of her Washington, D.C., apartment building Thursday morning, an attack that her office said does ...

Craig told police that she said to the man, “Good morning,” and got into an elevator. While that number represented a decrease from threats compared with 2020 and 2021, Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said threats against lawmakers “are still too high.” police spokesman Dustin Sternbeck confirmed that an assault occurred in an apartment building in the Northeast section of Washington, not far from Union Station. Craig said she threw hot coffee on the man, who then got away. Police said the man has no fixed address. apartment building Thursday morning, fighting off her attacker by tossing hot coffee at him in an incident that her office said does not appear to be politically motivated.

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in an elevator of her apartment building Thursday morning, her chief of staff said.

Capitol Police recommendations to enhance member protection, including through a security program for congressional leadership, as well as expanding services from the Dignitary Protection Division and expanding the Capitol Police's field office presence. While we do not know the motivations of the attacker, I believe it is important for leaders on both sides of the aisle to step up and make it clear that political violence of any kind is completely unacceptable." "Rep. Capitol Police investigated roughly 7,500 cases of potential threats against lawmakers in 2022, the agency said, down from 9,600 cases in 2021 and 8,600 in 2020. Craig reportedly defended herself by tossing hot coffee at the attacker. "It is a relief to hear that the injuries sustained by Representative Craig are not dire, and I wish her a speedy recovery," he said.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) is physically fine after she was assaulted Thursday morning in the elevator of her Washington D.C. apartment building, ...

And in October, Paul Pelosi, the husband of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), was [beaten](https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/01/27/body-cam-footage-from-paul-pelosi-attack-released/?sh=72f4cb1e4572) in his San Francisco home. Paul Pelosi was hospitalized for his injuries and [underwent skull and arm surgery](https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2022/10/28/paul-pelosi-in-surgery-after-alleged-hammer-attack-at-speaker-nancy-pelosis-home-reports-say/?sh=66f5fcdb6b87), before his release from the hospital days later. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) was [attacked](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-rep-lee-zeldin-attacked-stage-new-york-campaign-event-witnesses-say-rcna39493) on stage during a campaign event in Rochester, New York. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) is physically fine after she was assaulted Thursday morning in the elevator of her Washington D.C. [reported](https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/uscp-response-oig-report-3) threats made against Congress had increased significantly after the Jan. apartment building, her chief of staff said in a statement.

U.S. Representative Angie Craig was assaulted on Thursday in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington.

Craig defended herself by throwing hot coffee at the attacker before he fled the scene, according to the report. "At approximately 7:10 a.m. Representative Angie Craig, who was left bruised after fighting off her assailant in an elevator of her apartment building, police said.

Rep. Angie Craig was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington, DC, on Thursday morning, the Minnesota Democrat's chief of staff ...

“The vice president called to check in on Rep. “We are all very grateful that she is safe and recovering, but appalled that this terrifying assault took place.” Craig and wish her well,” a source familiar with the call said. Jeffries said that he has asked the House sergeant at arms and the US Capitol Police to work “to ensure that Angie and her family are safe while in our nation’s capital and at home in Minnesota.” “Rep. The statement released by Craig’s chief of staff said that the congresswoman called 911 and “is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response.”

Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., was attacked Thursday morning in the elevator of her Washington, D.C., apartment building, her office said in a statement.

[an increase in threats of violence](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/threats-against-members-congress-have-more-doubled-year-capitol-police-n1266758) after the Jan. The number of threat investigations [decreased last year, ](https://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/uscp-threat-assessment-cases-2022)but U.S. In a statement later Thursday, the U.S. According to the police report, she told police she threw her hot coffee at him before he escaped. Coe said the assailant fled, and there was no evidence the attack was politically motivated. [Elected in 2018,](https://victoryfund.org/news/angie-craig-wins-reelection-remains-first-and-only-lgbtq-member-of-congress-from-minnesota/) Craig is the [first openly LGBTQ](https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/rainbow-wave-2-0-nearly-100-lgbtq-candidates-claim-victory-n1077886) member of Congress from Minnesota.

Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota is recovering after an assault in her Washington apartment building. Her chief of staff, Nick Coe, says there's no ...

Craig won a third term in November in the suburban-to-rural 2nd District south of Minneapolis and St. 6, 2021, insurrection](https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/some-capitol-rioters-apologize-in-court-for-jan-6-downplay-crimes-after) at the Capitol. Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay,” he added.

Update 10:14 p.m. EST Feb. 9: Police in Washington, D.C., arrested Kendrick Hamlin, 26, also known as Hamlin Khalil Hamlin, on charges of simple assault, WUSA- ...

That is when she threw the coffee on her assailant, who fled. [Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/09/angie-craig-assault-washington-congress/) reported. [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/09/angie-craig-assault-washington-congress/) reported. [Star Tribune](https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-rep-angie-craig-assaulted-at-washington-apartment/600250359/) of Minneapolis reported. [KSTP-TV](https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/staff-says-minnesota-rep-angie-craig-assaulted-in-dc-elevator/) reported. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/repangiecraig/status/1623741866461081601). [WUSA-TV](https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/dc/minnesota-congresswoman-assaulted-elevator-dc-apartment-building/65-82379deb-78ef-4f8d-bffd-f56ce13e6344) reported. [>> Read more trending news](/news/trending/)

The DC Metropolitan Police Department reported Thursday night that 26-year-old Kendrick Hamlin was arrested on a charge of simple assault. Police did not ...

and [told police](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/paul-pelosi-attack-federal-charges-assault-attempted-kidnapping-state-charges-watch-live-stream-today-2022-10-31/) he planned to hold her hostage and break her kneecaps. Capitol Police recommendations to enhance member protection, including through a security program for congressional leadership, as well as expanding services from the Dignitary Protection Division and expanding the Capitol Police's field office presence. [attacked with a hammer at their home](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/paul-pelosi-attack-video-released-david-depape-suspect-charged/) in San Francisco and suffered a fractured skull and injuries to his arms and hands. Craig was one of the 31 Democrats who [voted](https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll119.xml) with all Republicans in favor of the resolution condemning the new D.C. [resolution](https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hjres26/BILLS-118hjres26ih.pdf) disapproving of a bill passed by the D.C. The assault on Craig comes as members of Congress are facing a high number of threats against them. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time." The attacker then punched Craig on the chin and grabbed her neck, according to the report. When she entered the elevator to go to her apartment, the male suspect followed her and began to do push-ups, police said. Craig saw the assailant in the lobby area of her apartment building, located several blocks northeast of the U.S. Capitol, "acting erratic as if he were under the influence of an unknown substance," according to a public incident report from the district's Metropolitan Police Department. Craig suffered bruising in the attack, her office said.

Rep. Craig, D-Minn., is bruised but otherwise OK after a man attacked her Thursday. Her suspected assailant, now in custody, did not appear to have ...

The congresswoman "suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay," according to her chief of staff. 6 attack on the Capitol. The man followed her in "and began to randomly do pushups," the report says. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger says the number is "still too high." According to the police report, Craig spotted her assailant in the lobby of her apartment complex around 7:10 a.m. Craig told police she threw her hot coffee on the man, who then fled.

A man suspected of attacking a congresswoman in the lift of her Washington DC apartment building on Thursday has been arrested, police say.

no one messes with Angie." The person allegedly punched Ms Craig in the chin and grabbed her neck. According to a public incident report from the Metropolitan Police Department, Ms Craig told investigators that there was a person acting erratically and possibly under the influence of drugs in the lobby of her apartment building in the busy H Street area near Capitol Hill. Her chief of staff Nick Coe said in a statement that she "defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay". Elected to Congress in 2018, Ms Craig, 50, is a mother-of-four and serves as co-chairwoman of the Congressional Equality Caucus. A man suspected of attacking a congresswoman in the lift of her Washington DC apartment building on Thursday has been arrested, police say.

Police announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault Thursday morning on Rep. Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota, ...

The suspect, David DePape, shouted “Where’s Nancy?” and [told police](http://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/paul-pelosi-attack-federal-charges-assault-attempted-kidnapping-state-charges-watch-live-stream-today-2022-10-31/?ftag=) he planned to hold her hostage and break her kneecaps. Capitol Police recommendations to enhance member protection, including through a security program for congressional leadership, as well as expanding services from the Dignitary Protection Division and expanding the Capitol Police’s field office presence. The assault on Craig comes as members of Congress are facing a high number of threats against them. Craig was one of the 31 Democrats who [voted](https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll119.xml) with all Republicans in favor of the resolution condemning the new D.C. [resolution](https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hjres26/BILLS-118hjres26ih.pdf) disapproving of a bill passed by the D.C. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time.” The attacker then punched Craig on the chin and grabbed her neck, according to the report. When she entered the elevator to go to her apartment, the male suspect followed her and began to do push-ups, police said. Jeffries also requested the House Sergeant at Arms and U.S. Craig saw the assailant in the lobby area of her apartment building, located several blocks northeast of the U.S. Craig suffered bruising in the attack, her office said. Capitol, “acting erratic as if he were under the influence of an unknown substance,” according to a public incident report from the district’s Metropolitan Police Department.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) released a new statement on Friday in the wake of the previous day's assault, noting that she feels “very fortunate” to have ...

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Driving the news: The alleged assailant punched Craig in the face and grabbed her neck before the lawmaker tossed her hot coffee at him to defend herself. She ...

[said in a statement](https://twitter.com/RepAngieCraig/status/1624159329774362637). At the time, they spelled Hamlin's first name as Kendrick. - After Craig said no, the alleged attacker "became agitated," per the sworn statement, and assaulted her as she tried to leave the elevator. - The alleged assailant had told Craig that he needed to go to the bathroom and "was coming to her apartment," per a statement of facts from a U.S. [assaulted in the elevator](https://www.axios.com/2023/02/09/rep-angie-craig-assaulted-apartment) of her apartment building in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. [according to court documents filed Friday](https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23607278-angie-craig-assault).

CBS News has learned the suspect, Kendred Khalil Hamlin, is expected to appear in federal court Monday at 1 p.m., to face federal criminal charges. The police ...

Hamlin exited the elevator and ran down the stairs to exit the building." "Law enforcement officers viewed surveillance video recovered from the apartment building lobby," the affidavit said. On a serious note, I will also say that I was very, very lucky that I was not more injured — and I'll have more to say about that soon." The police affidavit said Hamlin pursued Craig to the elevator of an apartment complex near the Capitol on Thursday at 7:10 a.m. The Capitol Police report stated, "As the doors opened on a floor, the Representative exited and began to yell for help. The affidavit said, "Hamlin became agitated.