Coverage dated May 15, 2023

Mentally Ill Man Who Attacked Congressional Staffers Has Violent History, Police Say

Headline from NBC New York

A man charged with attacking two congressional staffers with a metal baseball bat is being held pending an initial court appearance. The man’s father says he’s schizophrenic and he’s been unable to obtain care for his mental illness. U.S. Rep.

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Triblive

    Authorities: Mentally ill man who attacked congressional staffers has violent history (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    FAIRFAX, Va. — A mentally ill man threatened a woman with a metal baseball bat, chasing her through a northern Virginia neighborhood, before attacking U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office, shattering windows and striking two women, including an intern on her first day on the job, authorities said.

  2. NBC New York

    Mentally Ill Man Who Attacked Congressional Staffers Has Violent History, Police Say (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    A man charged with attacking two congressional staffers with a metal baseball bat is being held pending an initial court appearance. The man’s father says he’s schizophrenic and he’s been unable to obtain care for his mental illness. U.S. Rep.

  3. CBS News

    Mentally ill man who allegedly attacked Rep. Gerry Connolly's staff has violent history, police say (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A man charged with attacking two congressional staffers with a metal baseball bat is being held pending an initial court appearance.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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