Statement by Rep. Angie Craig’s Chief of Staff

 Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Angie Craig’s Chief of Staff Nick Coe released the following statement:

“This morning around 7:15 a.m., Rep. Craig was assaulted in the elevator of her apartment building in Washington DC. Rep. Craig defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay.

“Rep. Craig called 9-1-1 and the assailant fled the scene of the assault.

“There is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated.

“Rep. Craig is grateful to the DC Metropolitan Police Department for their quick response and asks for privacy at this time.”

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