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Three family members charged over protest clash with Turning Point USA journalist in Minnesota

The Independent·Hannah Fingerhut·about 1 month ago
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Three family members have been indicted after allegedly assaulting a Turning Point USA journalist during a protest against immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota . Christopher and DeYanna Ostroushko and their daughter, Paige, were each charged by a federal grand jury with one count of assault . The indictment , unsealed Wednesday, additionally charges Christopher and Paige each with one count of interfering with a federally protected activity. Christopher Ostroushko also faces state charges of misdemeanor assault, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Attorneys for the Ostroushkos said they will mount a strong defense and emphasized that an indictment doesn't mean the family has been convicted of any crime. Community members have continued to protest in opposition to immigration enforcement efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration in the weeks since federal officers’ presence in the Twin Cities was dramatically scaled back.…

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