Patrick Moran, Congressman's Son, Pleads Guilty in Domestic Violence Case

Moran's girlfriend releases statement calling police report 'inaccurate,' saying that she fell.

Patrick Moran, the son of longtime Democratic congressman Jim Moran, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to simple assault stemming from a domestic violence incident earlier this month in Washington. Moran, 23, who lives on South Randolph Street in Arlington, also remains under investigation by state and local authorities thanks to a video that surfaced before the November election in which he appears to give advice on how to skirt voter identification laws. On Dec. 1, Moran and his girlfriend of six months, Kelly Hofmann, were arguing inside The Getaway in Washington's Columbia Heights neighborhood over Moran talking to another woman, according to a police report supplied to Patch by the District of Columbia court system and first reported …

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The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce recently honored 64 police and fire fighters  with Valor Awards for their courage in protecting Fairfax citizens. Fifteen were from the McLean District --- the largest contingent of officers recognized for valor. This is the third consecutive year  that the McLean District has achieved that distinction. Our thanks and congratulations to McLean District Commander Capt. Steve Thompson and his officers.  McLean Patch is profiling each McLean District winner. Silver Medal of Valor Recipients Second Lieutenant  Matthew Pifer, Police Officer First Class Greyson Bass, Police Officer First Class Kirk McNickle, Police Officer First Class Anthony Stancampiano Bronze Medal of Valor Recipients Police Officer …

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