Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison

Assailant sprayed vinegar at Representative Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault during her townhall.Published On 17 Sep 202617 Sep 2026The man who sprayed apple cider vinegar at Democratic United States Representative Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in her district in Minneapolis was sentenced to a 14-month prison term after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge.Appearing before District Judge Joan N Ericksen on Thursday, 55-year-old Anthony James Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to planning the January 27 assault, admitting he targeted the congresswoman over opposing political views. He had been charged with assaulting a US officer.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressurelist 2 of 3What to know about the US primary election in Minnesotalist 3 of 3How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politicsend of listIt has been nearly eight months since Kazmierczak lunged towards the congresswoman and sprayed her with a dark water-and-vinegar mixture from a syringe, which landed on Omar’s clothing and skin.The attack was captured on video and showed Kazmierczak, who sat in the f...