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Rep. Victoria Spartz Charged with Unloaded Gun Violation at Dulles Airport

Indiana congresswoman faces Class 1 misdemeanor after TSA finds firearm in carry-on luggage

  • Victoria Spartz was cited for carrying an unloaded .380 caliber handgun in her suitcase.
  • The gun was discovered during a security screening at Washington Dulles International Airport.
  • Spartz's office stated the incident was accidental, with no magazine or bullets in the firearm.
  • She continued her travel to Europe for an international meeting after receiving the citation.
  • Spartz, the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, has previously been involved in other controversies.
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