Article 6BCHN Florida woman charged after allegedly throwing drink at far-right Matt Gaetz

Florida woman charged after allegedly throwing drink at far-right Matt Gaetz

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Martin Pengelly
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Police say Republican congressman insisted on pressing charges after Selena Jo Chambers, 41, accused over Saturday night event

A Florida woman faces two charges of battery - one a felony - after allegedly throwing a drink at the far-right Republican congressman Matt Gaetz.

The Walton county sheriff reportedly said Gaetz insisted on pressing charges. Gaetz maintained he was justified in doing so, saying 41-year-old Selena Jo Chambers cross[ed] the Rubicon beyond just words to throwing stuff".

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