(February 26, 2008)—A woman who threw food at a secret service agent prior to a Barack Obama rally Friday is now facing assualt charges.
According to arrest affidavits, the drama unfolded as Tracy Firsching, 47, was returning to the State Capitol where she worked.
Firsching went around the barricades that had been put in place for the Barack Obama rally Friday night.
As one of the secret service agents tried to stop her, Firsching cursed at the agent and threw a bowl of egg salad in his face.
Firsching was immediately arrested and escorted in handcuffs away by numerous agents
Firsching is now facing charges of Assault On A Peace Officer.