Judge sentences Omar attacker to 14 months, citing premeditation
Anthony Kazmierczak, 56, was sentenced to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar at a January town hall. Judge Joan Ericksen emphasized the act was premeditated, noting Kazmierczak secured tickets weeks in advance. Kazmierczak, who has Parkinson's disease, apologized to Omar, while his attorney cited missed mental health medication as a mitigating factor. The incident occurred during a tense immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
