Politics● LowSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 7:42 PM
Ilhan Omar attacker sentenced to more than a year in prison
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en] · North America
The assailant sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar, admitting political motives were behind the assault at a townhall.
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