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Florida Woman Charged With Felony Battery for Throwing Wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz

  • Selena Chambers was arrested for throwing a glass of wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz during a Florida wine festival.
  • Chambers faces misdemeanor battery charges as well as felony battery charges for assaulting an elected official.
  • Gaetz intends to press charges against Chambers to uphold civility and safety.
  • Chambers claimed the incident was an accident, but witnesses said she deliberately threw the drink at Gaetz while cursing at him.
  • Threats against lawmakers have been increasing, and Gaetz has been targeted before.
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