Cory Booker Staffer Arrested for Carrying Unlicensed Gun on Capitol Grounds

The arrest of Kevin A. Batts, a retired Newark police officer and longtime Booker aide, coincided with the senator's ongoing 17-hour floor speech against Trump policies.

Kevin A. Batts, a 59-year-old staffer for Senator Cory Booker, was arrested Monday evening for carrying a pistol without a license on Capitol grounds.
Batts, a retired Newark police detective, was escorted around security screening at the Senate Office Building by a Member of Congress earlier that day.
Capitol Police confirmed that carrying firearms on Capitol grounds is a federal offense, even for retired law enforcement officers with permits from other jurisdictions.
The arrest occurred shortly before Booker began a marathon speech protesting President Trump’s agenda, which has now surpassed 17 hours.
Booker’s office stated they are working to understand the circumstances surrounding the arrest and highlighted Batts’ longstanding role as a trusted aide since Booker’s tenure as Newark mayor.

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