Capitol Police officer had alleged intoxicated physical altercation in Israel ahead of Pelosi visit
A U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) officer was reprimanded after an alleged intoxicated physical altercation in Israel ahead of a visit by leading U.S. lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
An officer affiliated with the USCP’s Dignitary Protection Detail is facing an internal investigation by the force after being accused of being involved in a physical altercation while intoxicated in Israel on Valentine’s Day.
The officer traveled to Israel ahead of several U.S. dignitaries, including Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.
USCP issued a statement on Tuesday after the revelation as the agency prepared for the State of the Union address.
“On February 14, a United States Capitol Police Dignitary Protection special agent was doing advance work for a Congressional Delegation in Israel when the agent was accused of having a physical altercation while the agent was believed to be under the influence of alcohol,” the statement read.- READ MORE
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