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Police believe substance sprayed on Rep. Ilhan Omar was apple cider vinegar: Report
Suspect Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested for third-degree assault after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a politically motivated town hall attack.
- On Tuesday night at a north Minneapolis town hall, a man lunged at Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with a liquid; security guards tackled Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, who was arrested and charged with third-degree assault.
- Forensic investigators and local forensic scientists determined the sprayed liquid was likely apple cider vinegar, and CNN confirmed this with a law enforcement source on Wednesday.
- U.S. Capitol Police said they are considering federal charges and lawmakers across the aisle condemned the assault, urging full prosecution and swift justice on Wednesday.
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