Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison - MPR News
Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison for spraying vinegar at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall event. The judge emphasized that the act was a targeted attack on a public official rather than a protected political statement.
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The case highlights legal consequences for physical harassment of elected officials and the boundaries of political protest.
DFL U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh, DFL-Minneapolis, for Minneapolis mayor outside Minneapolis City Hall on Oct. 13, 2025. Clay Masters | MPR News Go Deeper. Close Create an account or log in to save stories.
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Share X (twitter.com) Facebook Mail The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors.
The sentencing of 56-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak came nearly eight months after the Jan. 27 assault. At the time, the Twin Cities was facing an immigration crackdown that led to angry protests, arrests and the killing of two U.S. citizens by federal officers.
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