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Suspect Busted in Pipe Attack on Milwaukee Mayor

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(Newser) – A 20-year-old man has been arrested for a pipe attack on the mayor of Milwaukee as he came to the aid of the mother of the suspect's girlfriend, reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Mayor Tom Barrett, 55, suffered a broken hand and head injuries when he confronted the attacker and dialed 911 on his phone. The confrontation began when the mayor heard a woman screaming as he attended the Wisconsin State Fair. Barrett is expected to fully recover.

John Barrett , the brother of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett ,talks with Patrick Curley, Mayor Tom Barrett's chief of staff after a news conference in Milwaukee yesterday.
John Barrett , the brother of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett ,talks with Patrick Curley, Mayor Tom Barrett's chief of staff after a news conference in Milwaukee yesterday.   (AP Photo/ Jim Prisching)
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was attacked as he came to the aid of a screaming woman at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett was attacked as he came to the aid of a screaming woman at the Wisconsin State Fair.   (AP Photo/Darren Hauck, file)
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Todd_English
Aug 17, 09 4:10 AM CDT
Glad he is ok and hope the suspect gets a long time in prison. Reply
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cochiserocks
Aug 17, 09 4:23 AM CDT
Agree - and also props to him for having some balls. Always nice when someone in public office turns out to have a pair.
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riffran
Aug 17, 09 6:28 AM CDT
amen get better Mr. Mayor Reply
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Silverbow7
Aug 17, 09 4:29 PM CDT
I wonder if the girlfriend is standing by the guy who was beating her mother... Enablers. Reply
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