Marshals Investigating King Video

The U.S. Marshals Service is investigating why a videographer accompanying Rep. Peter King was able to film inside private homes, against federal policy.

The political website Talking Points Memo reported that the Seaford Republican accompanied police as they broke down doors and arrested a suspected fugitive in Brooklyn. King is chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.

"The policy restrictions which prohibit individuals who are not U.S. Marshals employees or Task Force Officers from filming inside a private residence are intended to be in place during all ride-alongs," marshals spokesman Jeff Carter said. "We are currently investigating this matter to determine exactly what happened in this instance."

TPM said the video was posted to King's YouTube account but removed temporarily after TPM asked the congressman's office about it. An edited version was posted later but TPM captured the original and posted it.

The Wall Street Journal said a spokesman for King said no rules were broken.

"Congressman King was invited by the US Marshals to accompany them in a series of raids and everything was done in compliance with their procedures," Kevin Fogarty said in an email.

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