DC Deputy Mayor Put on Leave After Allegedly Committing an Assault

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He has a shady past. Multiple women have accused him of sexual harassment. A real dirt bag. My husband used to work with him. Left his pregnant wife for another woman.

Says a lot about judgement of his employer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I believe he is Executive Service - Reg Appt which would mean he has a DC residency.
"... Executives are required to live in the District, and have 180 days from the date of appointment to establish residency. They are required to provide proof of residency."

And yet his residence is in Fslls Church and he frequents a gym in Ballston. Curious to know where he is registered to vote and whether he has DC tags on his car. Sounds like he has had similar issues at other gyms. Stay classy.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

All I am saying is that the video does not show the victim being grabbed by the throat. I am not sure why you are making an issue of this. Just watch the video for yourself. If you watch and think that it shows the deputy mayor grabbing the victim by the throat, come back an say so. Otherwise, you are just wasting time.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

All I am saying is that the video does not show the victim being grabbed by the throat. I am not sure why you are making an issue of this. Just watch the video for yourself. If you watch and think that it shows the deputy mayor grabbing the victim by the throat, come back an say so. Otherwise, you are just wasting time.

Do you know if the video shows the entire interaction? You seem to be making a lot of assumptions.

[Anonymous]

Geldart was involved in at least one OIG investigation when he was head of HSEMA for using his work vehicle for personal errands (again, in VA) and also I think perhaps funneling business to a private company he was affiliated with. Not all sustained, if I remember correctly.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

All I am saying is that the video does not show the victim being grabbed by the throat. I am not sure why you are making an issue of this. Just watch the video for yourself. If you watch and think that it shows the deputy mayor grabbing the victim by the throat, come back an say so. Otherwise, you are just wasting time.

Do you know if the video shows the entire interaction? You seem to be making a lot of assumptions.

I have been very clear what I think. Watch the video yourself and draw your own conclusions.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

All I am saying is that the video does not show the victim being grabbed by the throat. I am not sure why you are making an issue of this. Just watch the video for yourself. If you watch and think that it shows the deputy mayor grabbing the victim by the throat, come back an say so. Otherwise, you are just wasting time.

Do you know if the video shows the entire interaction? You seem to be making a lot of assumptions.

I have been very clear what I think. Watch the video yourself and draw your own conclusions.

I have watched the video. It does not show the beginning of the interaction. I think it’s premature to draw any conclusions as a result.

[Anonymous]

He should be the Deputy Mayor of Falls Church, if that is where he lives!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

DC has multiple deputy mayors. And DMs are required to live in DC

[Anonymous]

Typical DC govt.

[Anonymous]

He apparently rents an apartment in DC... very curious where he votes, pays income taxes, etc

But either way, his temperament and the challenges the agencies he oversees have faced make me think Bowser should replace him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He apparently rents an apartment in DC... very curious where he votes, pays income taxes, etc

But either way, his temperament and the challenges the agencies he oversees have faced make me think Bowser should replace him.

He's registered to vote in DC even though he lives in Virginia. He was also, until recently, a registered Republican. Surprised Bowser is apparently fine with this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn’t know dc had a deputy mayor and I agree, why is a dc deputy mayor hanging out in ballston? Are you saying he doesn’t even live in dc?

No, he lives in Falls Church. Fox 5 has video of the incident and, at least in what we see here, it doesn't look like he put his hands around the guy's throat. Just pushed him a little.

https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1126634

Just pushed him a little is also called assault.

Possibly, but the original tweet says he "allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat". I don't see that happening in the video. I am not arguing that the guy shouldn't be charged, just that the reports of what happened should be accurate.

The tweet reported what the victim claims. How is that not accurate?

Obviously what the victim claims is not supported by the video. Instead of arguing with me, watch the video yourself and tell us what you see.

"allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat" -- It was alleged by the victim. Whether the video backs that up or not, it is the claim of the victim. The victim statement was reported. Are you calling the victim a liar?

All I am saying is that the video does not show the victim being grabbed by the throat. I am not sure why you are making an issue of this. Just watch the video for yourself. If you watch and think that it shows the deputy mayor grabbing the victim by the throat, come back an say so. Otherwise, you are just wasting time.

Do you know if the video shows the entire interaction? You seem to be making a lot of assumptions.

I have been very clear what I think. Watch the video yourself and draw your own conclusions.

I have watched the video. It does not show the beginning of the interaction. I think it’s premature to draw any conclusions as a result.

He apparently was charged with assault. Prosecution seems unlikely. But he’s a 53 year old public official with anger management issues acting the fool by putting hands on someone's. He needs to find other employment.