Crockett ties security contractor’s death to vetting gaps for lawmakers

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed that the Dallas man killed by police after a standoff, Diamon Robinson (who used the alias Mike King), had worked for her security team. Crockett said he bypassed congressional security vetting, highlighting gaps in the system as police described multiple warrants and the confrontation in a hospital parking lot that ended in the fatal shooting. She emphasized concerns about threats to lawmakers and the need for robust security protocols, while Capitol Police did not immediately comment.
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