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Park Police Arrest Woman After Viral Scuffle With Activist Cam Higby at D.C.’s Union Station

Higby says he pepper-sprayed the woman in self-defense after repeated warnings.

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The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police cleared out a protest encampment outside Union Station in D.C. on Friday morning.{ }(7News){p}{/p}
Cam Higby said he had to mace the woman in self defense.
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Overview

  • U.S. Park Police say officers responded around 8 p.m. Wednesday to a dispute at Columbus Circle outside Union Station.
  • Video posted by Higby shows a woman reach for his MAGA hat, knock him backward in his chair, and then get pepper-sprayed before later being led away in handcuffs.
  • Police told FOX 5 DC the woman was taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses, though specific charges have not been released.
  • Authorities have not publicly confirmed the suspect’s identity, despite some outlets naming her and reporting employment details.
  • Higby, who is touring with his ‘Fearless’ debate events, maintains he acted to protect himself and says the woman later struggled with officers before the arrest.