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Man who sprayed vinegar on Omar during town hall sentenced to 14 months in prison

The Hill·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Man who sprayed vinegar on Omar during town hall sentenced to 14 months in prison

Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was sentenced Thursday to 14 months in prison for spraying apple cider vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in January. He received the maximum sentence for federal charges of assaulting a U.S. officer, plus three years of supervised release, after reaching a plea deal.

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