Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Man Who Assaulted Ilhan Omar Sentenced to 14 Months
Anthony James Kazmierczak attacked Representative Ilhan Omar at a public meeting.
He sprayed her with vinegar from a syringe.
He also told her that she must resign.
A security guard quickly stopped him.
Omar continued speaking after the incident.
Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May.
A federal judge sentenced him to 14 months in prison.
His lawyer said he apologized to Omar in court.
He also faces separate assault and threats-of-violence charges in Minnesota state court.
Anthony James Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison for assaulting Representative Ilhan Omar.
Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May to assaulting a federal official.
He admitted attacking Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.
The attack occurred during Omar’s January town hall speech in Minneapolis.
Kazmierczak sprayed Omar with vinegar, said “You must resign,” and was subdued by security.
- Who
- Anthony James Kazmierczak attacked Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar.
- What
- Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal official and received a 14-month prison sentence.
- When
- The sentencing took place on Thursday, September 17; the attack occurred in January, and Kazmierczak pleaded guilty in May.
- Where
- The attack occurred at a town hall in Minneapolis, and sentencing took place in Minneapolis federal court.
- Why
- Kazmierczak said he attacked Omar because he disagreed with her progressive political views.
- Defendant
- Anthony James Kazmierczak
- Victim
- Representative Ilhan Omar
- Sentence
- One year and two months in federal prison
- Charge
- Assaulting a federal official
- Attack method
- Spraying Omar with vinegar from a syringe
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Additional cases
- Pending state charges for assault and threats of violence