Omar Town Hall Attack: Suspect with Notable Criminal History Detained
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Police arrested 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak after he used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall; Omar was unharmed and continued speaking as officers detained him. Kazmierczak has a documented criminal history (including a 1989 felony auto theft conviction), multiple DUI arrests, and financial troubles. Investigators are evaluating the substance and potential charges, with prosecutors deciding on next steps, a reminder of the broader rise in threats against lawmakers amid intense political tension and Trump-related commentary.
- What we're learning about the man arrested in the attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar PBS
- Who Is the Man That Attacked Ilhan Omar at a Town Hall in Minneapolis? The New York Times
- Ilhan Omar says Trump has 'dementia', is 'obsessed' with her USA Today
- Trump’s response to Ilhan Omar attack betrays his growing callousness CNN
- Rep. Ilhan Omar Assaulted by Protester at Town Hall Meeting C-SPAN
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