UNITED STATES NEWS

Chicago man accused of spitting on agent

Jan 14, 2013, 2:46 AM

CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man has been charged with spitting on a Secret Service agent who was guarding President Barack Obama’s home last month.

The Chicago Sun-Times reports (
http://bit.ly/VEHgVT) that Kevin Lawrence is accused of spitting into the agent’s vehicle on Dec. 29 outside the Chicago home, hitting the agent in the face and neck. He’s charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer.

The 46-year-old Lawrence is jailed on $50,000 bail. Cook County Jail records show he was booked Sunday. The records don’t list an attorney for him.

His next court date is Friday.

___

Information from: Chicago Sun-Times,
http://www.suntimes.com/index

(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

United States News

Associated Press

Judge clears former Kentucky secretary of state Alison Lundergan Grimes of ethics charges

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has been cleared of ethics charges stemming from allegations that the one-time Democratic rising star abused her access to voter registration data to benefit herself and fellow Democrats. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled Monday that Grimes legally accessed the data while […]

2 hours ago

Associated Press

US challenges ‘bogus’ patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are challenging patents on 20 brand name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic, in the latest action by the Biden administration targeting industry practices that drive up pharmaceutical prices. The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sent warning letters to 10 drugmakers, taking issue with patents on popular drugs for […]

2 hours ago

Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives to court during his trial for allegedly covering up ...

Associated Press

Judge raises threat of jail as he holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 at criminal trial

Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Tuesday and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order in his New York criminal case.

6 hours ago

Flowers in memory of fallen law enforcement officers accumulate at the base of a flag pole outside ...

Associated Press

4 officers killed in North Carolina were at disadvantage as shots rained from above, police say

A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers in North Carolina started when the suspect fired on a task force serving a warrant.

6 hours ago

Associated Press

The Latest | Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer, others called to witness stand in Trump hush money trial

NEW YORK (AP) — Witness testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial advanced on Tuesday with no fewer than three people taking the stand, including Gary Farro, who began testifying in the case last week. Among those called to the stand after defense attorneys concluded their cross-examination of Farro were the executive director of the […]

9 hours ago

Associated Press

Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting

NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren has been known for many a grand fashion show over the years: taking over Central Park for a sumptuous anniversary celebration, for example, or staging a runway show amid his eye-popping classic car collection. But for his Fall/Holiday 2024 collection, he decided to go minimal — at least, minimal […]

14 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

DISC Desert Institute for Spine Care

Sciatica pain is treatable but surgery may be required

Sciatica pain is one of the most common ailments a person can face, and if not taken seriously, it could become one of the most harmful.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade is excitingly upon us

The 51st annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe is upon us! The attraction honors Arizona and the history of the game.

...

Collins Comfort Masters

Avoid a potential emergency and get your home’s heating and furnace safety checked

With the weather getting colder throughout the Valley, the best time to make sure your heating is all up to date is now. 

Chicago man accused of spitting on agent