Former St. Louis city Alderwoman Jennifer Florida is facing an assault charge in Creve Coeur.
Florida, who is campaigning to reclaim her old seat in south city's 15th Ward,
attacked a 29-year-old man on May 10, 2016 during a custody dispute over her grandson, authorities say.
"Reportedly, the female struck the male several times while she unsuccessfully tried to get past him and take control of the baby," Creve Coeur police said in a statement.
Witnesses to the incident told police Florida, 55, was the primary aggressor. She was issued a court summons for third-degree assault under the city's code.…