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Whataburger employee fends off attacker with fry basket and trash can in viral Texas brawl
crime1 day ago

Whataburger employee fends off attacker with fry basket and trash can in viral Texas brawl

A Whataburger worker in Paris, Texas, used a wire fry basket and a trash can to fend off an attacker dressed in black. A bystander filmed the confrontation as employees shouted for help; the suspect, Anthony William Newhuis, 41, was later arrested and charged with assault resulting in bodily injury and public intoxication, with an additional count of criminal mischief. Whataburger said security remains a priority and is cooperating with authorities.

Bail set at $250K after Harborview trauma-room fire scare
crime10 days ago

Bail set at $250K after Harborview trauma-room fire scare

A patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle damaged a trauma room, broke an oxygen line, and attempted to light items on fire, causing more than $100,000 in damages. He was restrained, sedated, and charged with arson, malicious mischief, and assault. A judge set bail at $250,000, citing safety concerns given the suspect's history and impact on the hospital's emergency department.

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault after pub incident
sports21 days ago

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna charged with felony assault after pub incident

Penn State hockey forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault plus related misdemeanors after allegedly punching a man twice near a State College parking garage following an exchange at a pub; surveillance footage ties him to the incident, the victim was hospitalized with a broken jaw and missing tooth, and the maximum penalty for aggravated assault is 20 years in prison and/or a $25,000 fine.

Vinegar-Syringe Incident Leads to Assault Charge Involving Ilhan Omar
politics29 days ago

Vinegar-Syringe Incident Leads to Assault Charge Involving Ilhan Omar

A federal complaint charges Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55, with assault for spraying Ilhan Omar with a syringe containing apple cider vinegar and water during a Minneapolis town hall; the liquid stained her clothing and may have reached her face and right eye, and witnesses say he followed up with a remark about Minnesotans; the FBI affidavit describes the syringe and incident as Omar spoke about Kristi Noem's resignation.

Omar Town Hall Attack: Suspect with Notable Criminal History Detained
politics29 days ago

Omar Town Hall Attack: Suspect with Notable Criminal History Detained

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.

Frost Assault at Sundance: Suspect Charged, Held Without Bail
politics1 month ago

Frost Assault at Sundance: Suspect Charged, Held Without Bail

A 28-year-old man, Christian Joel Young, allegedly entered a private Sundance party in Park City, shouted a racial slur and 'we are going to deport you and your kind' before punching Rep. Maxwell Frost and pushing a woman. He faces aggravated burglary, assaulting an elected official and simple assault, and was ordered held without bail after Park City police said he unlawfully entered the event and prosecutors described him as a flight risk and danger to the community.

Rep. Frost assaulted at Sundance in hate-fueled incident
politics1 month ago

Rep. Frost assaulted at Sundance in hate-fueled incident

Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost said he was punched at a Sundance private party in Utah by a man who shouted racist remarks and boasted that Trump would deport him; the suspect, Christian Young, was arrested on aggravated burglary and two counts of simple assault after allegedly entering the event hosted by CAA at the High West Saloon. Frost, who is Afro-Cuban and Gen Z, said he’s OK, thanked security and police, and urged accountability as leaders condemned hate and political violence.

Gen Z Representative Frost Attacked at Sundance; suspect arrested
politics1 month ago

Gen Z Representative Frost Attacked at Sundance; suspect arrested

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at a private Sundance Festival event in Park City; the suspect, Christian Young, was arrested on aggravated burglary and simple assault charges. Frost said he’s okay and credited venue security and local police for help. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the attack and called for prosecution. The incident adds to safety concerns for lawmakers amid political violence as Sundance moves next year to Boulder.