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Senator Cory Booker staffer arrested for carrying pistol on Capitol grounds

A staff member of Senator Cory Booker was arrested on April 1 for carrying a pistol without a license on Capitol Grounds, according to U.S. Capitol Police.
The staff member, Kevin A. Batts, was led around security screening by Booker earlier that day, as reported by U.S. Capitol Police.
Senator Cory Booker stated that he is working to better understand the circumstances around this incident.
The Capitol Police confirmed that all weapons are prohibited on Capitol Grounds, regardless of a person's law enforcement background or permits from other jurisdictions.

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