Sheila Dixon, former Mayor of Baltimore and current mayoral candidate, went through a disturbing incident while on the air with a local news outlet. The interview, which Dixon attended via video call from her home, was intended to promote a public safety town hall.

But it took a bizarre turn when an unidentified man offscreen began hurling articles of clothing at Dixon’s head. Throughout the interview, Dixon, who had also lost her voice due to a cold, dodged some of the items. At one point, the footage shows her adjusting her camera, which inadvertently showed several pieces of clothing on the floor as the man heckled her.

While Dixon attempted to maintain her composure, her facial expressions appeared to show worry.

Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Nixon does interview while an unidentified person hurls clothing at her head.

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During the town hall, a Fox45 reporter asked for her reaction to the incident that occurred earlier in the day. She responded:

“I wanted to make sure if everything was okay with you and if you could respond,” reporter Mikenzie Frost said.

“Everything is okay,” Dixon responded. “People are in pain. It’s the holiday, people are stressed. You know, we have challenges in the family, in your partnership and relationships. And sometimes people don’t know how to express their stress. So, I’m fine.”

The footage has been circulating on social media where several users expressed concerns for Dixon’s safety.

Dixon has been a prominent figure in Baltimore’s political scene for years. Her career has been marked by achievements and controversies, which include her resignation in 2010 after being found guilty of embezzlement and other charges.

Jurors deliberated more than six days after hearing the Democrat was accused of using or keeping $630 worth of gift cards. She allegedly solicited most of the cards from a wealthy developer and then bought electronics at Best Buy, clothes at Old Navy and other items at Target.

The jury convicted her on one count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary and acquitted her on two counts of felony theft and one count of misconduct in office. Jurors failed to reach a verdict on another count of fraudulent misappropriation by a fiduciary. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, but prosecutors have not decided whether they will seek jail time.

“The city will still continue to move forward,” Dixon said outside the courthouse after the verdict. “This city will continue to run. … We won’t miss a step.”

Some of her supporters applauded as she left the courthouse.

Her office released a statement from the mayor later in the day that said: “Today, I thank God for the strength He has given me. I want to thank my family for their undying support, and all of my staff, supporters, and friends for the countless prayers and encouraging words. Thank you for standing by me. The jury’s verdict today does not impact my responsibility to continue serving and I remain focused on keeping Baltimore on course in these trying economic times."

Dixon’s plea deal required her to step down as mayor, perform community service, and contribute $45,000 to a charity. She was allowed to keep her $83,000 annual pension, however.

After the scandal, Dixon largely remained outside of the political limelight. But she re-emerged in 2016 and 2020, running again for mayor.