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Hogsett press secretary accused of kicking woman's car

Dan Goldblatt placed on administrative leave
Posted at 11:00 PM, Jul 06, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-06 23:13:23-04

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett's press secretary was placed on administrative leave this week following accusations he kicked a woman's car.

Shavon Wilson says she is getting an attorney, and wants to file charges against Dan Goldblatt, Hogsett's press secretary.

Wilson is accusing Goldblatt of exploding in an act of road rage and kicking her car near the intersection of Pennsylvania and Washington streets downtown.

She claims she was slowing down at a yellow light when Goldblatt started to cross the street. She claims he then kicked her car angrily, leaving marks.

"I don't know what this man was angry about," Wilson said. "I don't know what it was, but all I know is this has to stop. This is not right. You cannot get away with doing people like this."

Wilson said she's filed a complaint with IMPD and plans to meet with the mayor tomorrow.

Hogsett's office would only confirm that Goldblatt is on administrative leave.