# Man sprays Rep. Omar with vinegar, gets 14-month prison sentence

> Minnesota Rep. Omar faces attacker who sprayed vinegar at town hall, sentenced to 14 months after plea deal
- Title: Man sprays Rep. Omar with vinegar, gets 14-month prison…
- Summary: Minnesota Rep. Omar faces attacker who sprayed vinegar at town hall, sentenced to 14 months after plea deal Attacker with Parkinson's disease pleaded guilty…
- Keywords: ilhan omar, minneapolis, parkinsons, nfl, u.s. rep, vinegar attack, supervised release, minnesota, prosecutors, assault, democrats, federal officers
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/man-sprayed-minnesota-rep-omar-vinegar-sentenced-14-months-prison/19846488
- Published: 2026-09-18T11:55:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ilhan omar, minneapolis, parkinsons, nfl, u.s. rep, vinegar attack, supervised release, minnesota, prosecutors, assault, democrats, federal officers
## Vinegar attack at town hall
56-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with vinegar mixture during a Minneapolis town hall on Jan. 27, 2026.

> I'm sorry if I scared you
## 14-month prison sentence
Kazmierczak received 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release with no contact with Omar after a plea deal.
## Parkinson's diagnosis
Kazmierczak has Parkinson's disease, which worsened his mental health and contributed to the attack.
## Plea deal details
Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer after spraying Rep. Omar with water and apple cider vinegar.
## Attacker's apology
Kazmierczak apologized to Rep. Omar, saying he had 'spent enough time in jail thinking' and regretted his actions.

> I really apologize to her for having put her through that
## Political context
Rep. Omar, a Somali refugee, has faced criticism from Trump, who called her 'garbage' and said she should 'go back' to Somalia.
## Key takeaway

Attacker with Parkinson's disease pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer after spraying Rep. Omar with vinegar mixture