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September 17, 2026
Anthony Kazmierczak Sentenced to 14 Months for Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
- Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release, including no contact with Rep. Ilhan Omar.
- The attack occurred during a Minneapolis town hall on January 27, 2023, where Kazmierczak sprayed a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar at Omar.
- Kazmierczak's actions were premeditated, as he had secured tickets for the event weeks in advance and had expressed intent to act before the meeting.
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- Man sentenced for spraying vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar in town hall attackSep 17, 2026 at 5:49 PM · Independent
- Man who sprayed vinegar on Omar during town hall sentenced to 14 months in prisonSep 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM · The Hill
- Man Who Attacked Ilhan Omar Sentenced to 14 Months After Plea DealSep 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM · NYT
- Man who sprayed Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 monthsSep 17, 2026 at 10:48 PM · The Guardian