
The Minnesota man who wielded a syringe and sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal charge stemming from the frightening January incident. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, of Minneapolis, was arrested Jan. 27 after he charged a stage where Omar was speaking at a town hall and sprayed apple cider vinegar at her.
Main Idea: A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty after attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe and vinegar during a town hall event.
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The attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar can make public events feel less safe and may raise security costs for taxpayers, workers, and voters.
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