Missouri Politicians' Catfight Erupts into Legal Battle After Town Hall Brawl
Newly released footage has revealed a shocking physical altercation involving three Democratic lawmakers in Missouri, which has now escalated into a complex legal dispute. The incident, captured on video, shows State Senator Angela Walton Mosley and St. Louis County Councilwoman Shalanda Webb engaged in a ferocious catfight, complete with hair-pulling and arm-swinging, following a town hall meeting on September 25 at the Bellefontaine Neighbors Community Center.
Violent Confrontation Captured on Camera
The dramatic video, which lasts approximately 40 seconds, depicts the intense scuffle between the political rivals. Mosley's sister, Rochelle Walton Gray, a former county councilwoman, also became involved in the brawl, adding to the chaos. According to reports from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the sisters have a history of political conflicts with Webb that span at least five years, suggesting longstanding tensions that boiled over.
In the clip, Webb, dressed in a leopard print maxi-dress and glasses, is seen exchanging heated words with Mosley and Gray. Although the audio is not available, the confrontation quickly escalates as Webb waves a pen around and gestures dramatically. Gray, wearing a bright blue top, steps back slightly, while Mosley, in an all-black outfit, moves directly toward Webb and begins expressively counting her fingers, heightening the tension.
Physical Altercation and Intervention
As the situation deteriorates, another woman attempts to intervene between Mosley and Webb, but the councilwoman pushes her aside and points her pen directly in Mosley's face. The two enemies then start swinging at each other and pulling each other's hair, with Mosley removing her glasses and handing them to a bystander in a green shirt, seemingly preparing for a physical confrontation.
After a few more words are exchanged, Mosley pushes her arm against Webb's neck, leading to full-blown chaos. Webb pushes back, and the pair stumble toward the other side of the gymnasium, colliding with a table. Several people, including security guards who rushed in as soon as the commotion began, try to break up the fight. Gray joins in, apparently to defend her sister, as Webb takes several swings at her. Webb then pulls the sisters' hair, with multiple individuals physically attempting to separate the trio.
Eventually, after much convincing, the three women break free. The video ends with Webb stumbling out of her heels and Mosley fixing her tussled hair, highlighting the disarray left in the wake of the brawl.
Legal Fallout and Political Implications
Nearly a month after the vicious fight, the incident has spiraled into a legal battle. Both Gray and Mosley have sued Webb for damages, while the councilwoman has filed her own lawsuit in response. Additionally, Webb has filed a criminal complaint against Mosley and Gray, and the case is currently under investigation by the Missouri Attorney General's Office.
All parties involved have claimed they acted in self-defense during the altercation, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. An upcoming hearing on January 29 will address the order of protection that Webb requested against the sisters, as well as the ongoing lawsuits. This legal proceeding adds a layer of complexity to the already contentious situation.
In a related political development, Gray has filed to run for a seat on the city council in Black Jack, located about 30 minutes from St. Louis. She is set to face off against Donald Krank, who has held the Ward 1 seat since 1999, in an election scheduled for April 7. Gray, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2008 and reelected three times, previously served on the County Council but lost her position to Webb in 2020 and again in 2024, underscoring the deep-seated rivalry between them.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Mosley, Webb, Gray, and the Missouri Attorney General's Office for comment, but responses are pending as the legal and political ramifications continue to unfold.
