<p>Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison on Thursday after agreeing to a plea deal related to an incident where he sprayed vinegar at Democratic US House member Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. </p><p>The assault occurred on January 27, 2026, amid a crackdown on immigration in Minneapolis, which resulted in protests, arrests, and the deaths of two US citizens by federal officers.</p>
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Man Sentenced to 14 Months for Spraying Ilhan Omar with Vinegar
Anthony Kazmierczak has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for spraying vinegar at Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. The incident took place on January 27, 2026, during a period of heightened tensions related to immigration enforcement in the city.
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