“My alibi is solid”: DC Del. Norton denies releasing zebras in Prince George’s Co.

A DC lawmaker known to fight for freedom denies responsibility for the release of a group of zebras in Prince George County, Maryland.

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton – who was a staunch activist for removing fences around the U.S. Capitol after the events of January 6 – has denied any allegations that her zeal for removing fences extended to the compound from which the zebras hang out. escaped from Upper Marlboro.

“Local news reported that the zebras were released on Saturday or Sunday last weekend, a time when I was enjoying a quiet time at home with my family,” Norton said. “My alibi is strong, but given my career as a fighter for statehood for the district, which includes years of explaining the importance of having the consent of the governed, and given my recent opposition to fencing, I can understand why the charge was laid. “

It is not immediately clear who accused Norton of the act. A statement released by his office said simply: “The charges came to the public’s attention when a member of the public noted that historically Norton has valued the principle of consent of the governed, especially in the struggle for the status of the governed. ‘State for the district.

Norton said she wished everyone involved the best.

“I hope the owners find the zebras and all participants live long and fulfilling lives,” she said.

Editor’s Note: The author of this article is keen to stress that he hasn’t let go of the zebras either, in case readers might fancifully think otherwise. He was busy manufacturing bring you the most dazzling news the DC area has to offer on the days in question.

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