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Man who sprayed vinegar on Ilhan Omar sentenced to 14 months
Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with vinegar at a town hall and later said political violence or threats are never acceptable.
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SOURCEThe Washington Times
Published Sep 19, 2026
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A federal judge sentenced the man who sprayed vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minneapolis town hall to 14 months in prison. Omar said political violence and threats are never acceptable.
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