politico-wire Justice Department Files Federal Assault Charges Against Man Accused of Attacking Ilhan Omar with Syringe
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, is now facing serious federal charges after he was seen on video spraying the congresswoman with an acidic-smelling liquid from a syringe. The Department of Justice's decision to file federal charges is a reflection of the seriousness with which they are taking this incident. Federal assault charges carry harsher penalties than state charges.