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Rob Ford Knocked Over a Lady in a City Council Meeting [Updated]

Like some kind of enraged, unwieldy man-beast, Rob Ford charged through a crowded City Council chamber this afternoon for lord knows what reason (spotted an unclaimed beer?), knocking down Councilwoman Pam McConnell in the process. But he caught her, because he is a gentleman. 

Update, 4:25 p.m.: Ford apparently charged through the City Council chamber because his brother Doug was in an argument with a spectator. “This is a seat of democracy, not a football field,” says McConnell. “I wasn’t ready for it.” Rule No. 1 when in the vicinity of Rob Ford: Be ready for literally anything. 

McConnell is now reportedly sporting a fat lip.

Update, 5:42 p.m.: Because barreling over a lawmaker is probably not the best defense, Ford has been further stripped of his mayoral powers. Beware the bender.

Rob Ford Knocked Over a Lady in the City Council