Kevin Batts, a staffer for Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, was arrested last year for bringing a pistol into the Capitol without a license. Despite this, the charges were quickly dropped and he walked away from the incident without further consequence. The Justice Department revealed that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia chose not to prosecute Batts in April 2025, two weeks after his arrest. Batts is a retired Newark police detective and reportedly serves as a special assistant and driver for Booker. At the time of Batts' arrest, Capitol Police stated that all weapons are prohibited from Capitol Grounds, even if you are a retired law enforcement officer or have a permit to carry in another state or the D.C.