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Anthony James Kazmierczak, the suspect accused of spraying a liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a town hall event, now faces a federal charge.
Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, is in Hennepin County Jail for allegedly assaulting Omar. He hasn't been formally charged, but was booked for probable cause of third-degree assault.
Ms. Omar was sprayed with liquid from a syringe as she spoke at a town hall and called for the resignation of Kristi Noem, who leads the Homeland Security Department.
Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.
A man has been arrested and charged with assault after spraying an unknown strong-smelling liquid at Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
Anthony J. Kazmierczak frequently posted online about conservative issues. He told a neighbor that he was going to get arrested at an event hosted by Ms. Omar.
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The attack occurred shortly after Omar began speaking. Witnesses said a man in the audience stood, shouted, and sprayed her with a liquid that had an acidic smell.
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