Woman Who Spat on Former US Attorney Charged With Assault

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on May 22 that it had arrested a woman for assaulting then-interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin. Emily Gabriella Sommer, 32, allegedly spat on Martin while he was conducting a television interview. The incident was caught on camera.  According to a statement from the District U.S. Attorney’s Office, Sommer approached Martin while he was standing outside its headquarters in Washington, cursing at him. “Martin turned to face Sommer. Sommer then said, ‘Are you Ed Martin? You are. Ed Martin.’ Sommer lunged at Martin and spit on his shoulder,” the statement said. Sommer cursed at Martin again as she turned and walked away, shouting, “You are a disgusting man. … My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served.”...