Arson at Congressman’s Office Probed for Impeachment Link
Arson damaged Rep. Joe Knollenberg’s campaign headquarters Sunday, and police are investigating whether it was revenge for his votes to impeach President Clinton.
“If it is determined that this was retaliation of some sort because of Knollenberg’s position yesterday, there could be a domestic terrorism charge,” said Police Chief William Dwyer.
No one was injured, and the office suffered minor fire and smoke damage, Dwyer said. The fire was started with political signs.
Knollenberg, a Republican, voted for all four articles of impeachment Saturday. He said his office received hundreds of calls concerning the impeachment and the attack on Iraq last week.
Dwyer said witnesses provided a possible vehicle description and information on a suspect.
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