Charged with first and second degree assault for shooting at a Capitol Police Officer at her home.

As Reported By WJLA (Washington)

Barvetta Singletary, a White House staffer, resigned today following assault charges, according to a White House spokesperson.

Tuesday, prosecutors said a White House staffer had been indicted on assault and other charges following a dispute with a U.S. Capitol Police officer at her home

Prince George’s County say 37-year-old Singletary got into an argument with a U.S. Capitol Police officer after an alleged sexual encounter. Singletary then grabbed the officer’s service weapon from a bag and fired once in his direction. No one was injured.

Singletary was a special assistant to the president and legislative liaison at the White House.

WEEKLY STANDARD REPORTED:

In a report by WJLA in Washington, “Barvetta Singletary, a White House staffer, resigned today following assault charges.” This dramatic news, however, received scant coverage in the major media. As of Thursday morning, only The Hill and Roll Call had covered the resignation. All three reports credit an unnamed White House spokesperson for confirming the news.

WJLA provides a short summary of the facts of the case:

Tuesday, prosecutors said a White House staffer had been indicted on assault and other charges following a dispute with a U.S. Capitol Police officer at her home.

Prince George’s County say 37-year-old Singletary got into an argument with a U.S. Capitol Police officer after an alleged sexual encounter. Singletary then grabbed the officer’s service weapon from a bag and fired once in his direction. No one was injured.

Singletary had been on unpaid leave since her arrest several weeks ago. Both Roll Call and The Hill note that the White House has accepted Singletary’s resignation.

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