(Ed. note: This post has been updated from the original.)
Police reportedly arrested a man and escorted a 52-year-old woman out of Sen. Claire McCaskill’s health care town hall today in Hillsboro, Mo.
The Associated Press reports that the woman, Maxine Johnson of St. Louis, brought in a sign with a picture of Rosa Parks and the words, “First Lady of Civil Rights.” Signs were not allowed at the event.
A man, who was not identified, allegedly ripped the sign. He was reportedly arrested on suspicion of assault. Johnson was then removed from the event by several police officers, but was not arrested.
Here’s the video:
After the incident, McCaskill said despite the interruption — and several incidents when reform opponents shouted her down — the event had been “a pretty good discussion” and encouraged attendees to spread the word “that this was a good meeting.” She said news reports would focus on the disruptions.
