SOURCE: Rome Mayor charged with harassment in wake of scuffle with former mayor at local golf club

ROME- Though a few details are still developing, Mayor Jeff Lanigan is faced with a harassment accusation that reportedly stems from a scuffle he had earlier this month at a local golf club with former mayor, Jim Brown.

This development has surfaced from WKTV.

According to what former Mayor Brown told reporters, Lanigan allegedly body-slammed him into a car and caused his arm to bleed.

Reports suggest that an Oswego County Judge signed a criminal summons on Wednesday, while the Oneida County Sheriff's Office served him with the summons on Thursday.

The charge is a violation of harassment and it is reported that Lanigan would still be eligible to serve as mayor, despite any potential convictions or pleas.

A court date has been scheduled for later on in July, where the case could possibly be resolved or motions for a trial date could also be set.

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