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Jewish News 24 · Sep 17, 2026

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A man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison. Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced nearly eight months after the Jan. 27 assault. At the time, Minneapolis-St. Paul was subject to an immigration crackdown that led to angry protests, arrests and the deaths of two U.S. citizens. During an earlier hearing, Kazmierczak, who is in his mid-50s, was unable to explain his actions. Omar was not hurt in the attack. Prosecutors had recommended a 14-month prison term.

A man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison. Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced nearly eight months after the Jan. 27 assault. At the time, Minneapolis-St. Paul was subject to an immigration crackdown that led to angry protests, arrests and the deaths of two U.S. citizens. During an earlier hearing, Kazmierczak, who is in his mid-50s, was unable to explain his actions. Omar was not hurt in the attack. Prosecutors had recommended a 14-month prison term.

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