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Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault

Anthony James Kazmierczak admitted assaulting the congresswoman after spraying apple cider vinegar at a town hall and faces up to 8 years in prison.

  • Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting a United States Officer by spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar during a town hall.
  • Omar was not injured but told the FBI she felt the liquid on her face and hand.
  • Kazmierczak faces up to 14 months in prison for the federal charge and additional state charges.
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Man who sprayed vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall pleads guilty to assault

The man charged with assault for spraying vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis has pleaded guilty in federal court after reaching a deal with prosecutors.

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Minneapolis man pleads guilty to syringe attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar

The Minnesota man accused of wielding a syringe and lunging at Rep.

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NBC Dallas-Fort Worth broke the news in Fort Worth, United States on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
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