When Push Comes to Shove

By Kevin Robinson in News on Sep 24, 2007 1:50PM

Jerry Weller's announcement that he is retiring from Congress at the end of this term should have been a simple political narrative. Pol marries daughter of ex-Guatemalan dictator, makes what look like some questionable land deals in Central America, and gets subpoenaed in the case against a defense contractor who is accused of bribing another congressman. Then he announces that he won't seek another term so he can spend more time with the family. Yawn.

CBS2 political editor Mike Flannery was following Weller after the announcement when he was allegedly shoved down the stairwell by Weller aide Jack Dusik, who also allegedly pinned CLTV reporter Carlos Hernandez Gomez against a door with an elbow to the neck.

Joliet Junior College police have said that they are investigating the incident and will decide if filing charges are necessary once the investigation is complete.

Image via CBS2.