Statement from Martha Northington's Atty & The Officer Affidavit On Her Arrest In Senate Chamber

[JoethePleb]

Source: Burnt Orange Report

According to documents provided by Travis County, Martha Northington the 74 year old woman arrested in the Texas Senate gallery after Wendy Davis' filibuster was cut short was formally charged with "assault by contact" and "resisting arrest". This was after charges of felony assault were reduced by presiding magistrate. If convicted of the original charge of felony "assault on an officer", which is the standard charge for assault on a uniformed officer, Ms. Northington would have, at least temporarily, lost her right to vote. The irony in this is self evident...


Read more: http://www.burntorangereport.com/diary/13717/statement-from-martha-northingtons-atty-the-officer-affidavit-on-her-arrest-in-senate-chamber

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VIDEO, affidavit and Atty statement included in full article...

[mbperrin]

1. Thank GOD that big MANly state TROOPer was able to FINALLY control this dangerous threat to all of

us here in the state of Texas!

He'll have to bear his own shame, but the real blame is of course on the stupid Republicans who wanted the gallery "cleared."

The gallery that belongs to the citizens of Texas.

That one.

Wishing that all of the assholes involved in this get what they deserve and quickly!

[aquart]

6. Amen.

[Tx4obama]

2. Video below

[SunSeeker]

3. She did exactly what they wanted. And they were brutal to her.

I see police brutality, not resisting arrest.

[okaawhatever]

4. K & R

[sheshe2]

5. They sure go beyond the pale

to suppress the votes in Texas!

What a threat to the manly menz. A 74 year old woman! What are they going to do next, beat a puppy!