Man Who Sprayed Ilhan Omar Gets 14 Months in Prison

Anthony Kazmierczak, 56, was sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to spraying vinegar at U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026. The attack occurred amid heightened tensions over an immigration crackdown.

🐿️ A 14-month sentence for spraying a congresswoman with vinegar feels light, but it signals that even low-grade political harassment still draws prison time.