Rep. Victoria Spartz charged for 'accidentally' carrying empty handgun through major airport

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was hit with weapons charges last week over an incident at Washington Dulles International Airport, which is technically located in Virginia, authorities said.

“Last Friday, Rep. Spartz accidentally carried an empty handgun in her suitcase with no magazine or bullets, which she did not realize was in the pocket of her suitcase while going through security at Dulles airport,” her office said in a statement.

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