Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas faced questions Wednesday regarding her office’s employment of a security guard with a criminal past. This inquiry followed the tragic news that the guard was shot and killed during an armed standoff with law enforcement in Dallas.
“I’ve already shared my statement, and I don’t really have anything more to add,” Crockett remarked, expressing her frustration during a conversation with FOX News Digital. “If someone needs me to repeat it, I can find help for that.”
The guard, 39-year-old Diamond Maazel Robinson, sometimes referred to as “Mike King,” garnered attention recently due to his criminal history, which includes theft, probation violations, and impersonating a police officer.
Robinson was fatally shot last week during a standoff with SWAT after he had barricaded himself in a garage connected to a children’s hospital while police attempted to detain him based on a warrant investigation. Authorities recovered eleven firearms from the scene.
Crockett noted that she had employed Robinson for several years without any previous suspicions about his character. She clarified that her team had followed the vetting protocols required for congressional security personnel.
In a statement released by her office, she expressed sorrow over the disturbing revelations concerning Robinson’s background. “We adhered to all established safety procedures for Congress and engaged in additional security contracts. This vendor has a history of working with local law enforcement and community groups,” she stated.
Reflecting on the situation, Crockett mentioned her surprise at not knowing Robinson’s past until after the incident. “It’s concerning that an individual could bypass our vetting process, especially regarding the security of Congress members,” her office conveyed.
