New York political candidate detained after confrontation involving opponent’s mother

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Kisha Skipper, a Democratic candidate for Westchester County Legislature, was detained after a confrontation during an Oct. 21 candidates forum in Yonkers, New York. Police said she was later released without charges.

A political forum in New York took an unexpected turn Wednesday night when a dispute inside a women’s restroom became physical and ended with a candidate being detained by police. The incident happened Oct. 21 at the Beczak Environmental Education Center in Yonkers during a forum featuring candidates for local office, Black Westchester reported.



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