Posted on 07/22/2022 5:50:38 AM PDT by Lazamataz
Rep. Zeldin took to Twitter to say be believed his suspected attacker would be 'instantly released under NY's laws'
A man who allegedly attacked Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., with a sharp object at a campaign stop in Perinton, New York, Thursday evening was charged with a felony and released from custody within hours of his arrest, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said.
The suspect, identified as David G. Jakubonis, 43 of Fairport, N.Y., was charged with attempted assault in the second degree.
He was arraigned in Perinton Town Court and released on his own recognizance, the sheriff’s department said.
Zeldin, who is the Republican candidate for governor in New York, predicted the alleged attacker would be released.
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Looks like a knife like object that can be held in place like brass knuckles - it could do harm if used.
It is simply unbelievable that this criminal, who should have been charged with attempted murder, has been set free while the protesters from Jan 6 are still incarcerated! The justice in this country has truly gone to the dogs!
I would not be surprised if the people who strapped the perp down with zip ties aren’t investigated for unlawful restraint however
He attacked a sitting U.S. Congressman. This is a Federal offense, in addition to local and State charges.
It goes:
Soap box.
Jury box.
Ballot box.
Cartridge box.
1 - 3 don't work any more.
I believe there is some judicial leeway here. Pretty sure given he was a Republican, there was no crime to be prosecuted here.
Didn't know he was a FEDERAL congressman. Thought he was state-level. Yeah, the FBI or DOJ should be charging... but they won't.
Too busy getting those J6 trespassers and indicting Trump for sedition!!
Correct. Nazi tactic
And at least 2 people on the board of directors of the WEF have Nazi sympathizer ancestors. I suspect under examination that more fit that mold.
Then there is Klaus’s chosen young leader Trudeau in Canada who is thought by some to be progeny of El Hefe.
No matter what they call themselves, Totalitarianism in all forms is EVIL! Satan’s spawn.
The attacker was an Iraq War vet? This is a country gone mad.
They could have held him. It would have been at the judge’s discretion.
Why do I think we’re going to find that he was a Dem activist.
I’ve yet to see any visual confirmation that showed he pulled out that improvised weapon from his pocket and threatened to use it. What if it was a conservative with a legal concealed carry at a Dem rally who got up and made a scene (without any indication he intended to use that weapon) would you want him arrested on an attempted assassination charge too?
Excellent historical reference. Those who are ignorant of history are doomed to repeat the consequences of it. Hochul had referenced the time and location of Zeldin’s speech and encouraged dissent, so it should be noted: pic.twitter.com/zYYtcDhFk4. She should be hammered for solicitation of murder...
Yeah, probably. I was taught in my CHL class that it is incumbent upon concealed carriers to not start BS like this. Going onstage and manhandling a political candidate should result in an arrest. In a civil society stuff like that should not happen. How many people will have rallies if it becomes commonplace for pricks like this guy to rush the stage and get away with it?
An arrest and immediate detention.
I heard witness accounts he had the weapon at the ready.
Do you have a link, because I’ve yet to hear any witness being able to confirm that, nor anything on video showing that either.
You are spot on. A close watch of the attack shows that the wannabe killer attempted to stab Zeldin in the neck. Zeldin's very quick reaction saved his own life when he grabbed the attacker by the wrist and held on long enough for the vets in the audience to jump into action. It's right there on video, clear as day.
Made to order campaign ad. Show the communication from the Hochul campaign inciting people to attend, then show the guy out on NO bail. Law and Oder is a campaign WIN, especially given he needs NYCity votes and the crime is also rampant there.
You are 100% wrong. Watch the video closely. The attacker attempted to stab Zeldin in the neck with that very sharp hand-held weapon. The attacker did attempt to assassinate the congressman.
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