Minnesota Family Indicted for Assaulting Turning Point USA Journalist During Protest Three members of a Minnesota family have been indicted for assaulting a journalist affiliated with the conservative organization Turning Point USA during a protest against immigration enforcement operations, according to federal prosecutors. The indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, charges Christopher and DeYanna Ostroushko and their daughter, Paige, with one count of assault each. Additionally, Christopher and Paige face separate charges of interfering with a federally protected activity. Christopher Ostroushko also faces state misdemeanor assault charges from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. The incident occurred during a protest at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, where immigration and customs enforcement officers have temporarily held detainees. According to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Christopher Ostroushko “forcefully shoved the victim in the back, head first to the ground” during the confrontation. The office stated there was insufficient evidence to pursue state charges against the other individuals involved. The victim, identified as Hernandez, a journalist for Turning Point USA, described the attack in posts on the social platform X. She reported that her glasses were broken, she suffered a concussion, and her neck and back were injured. Her legs were also scraped during the incident. Hernandez stated she was in contact with police about pursuing charges. The attack reportedly occurred on April 11. Attorneys for the Ostroushkos said they will mount a strong defense, emphasizing that an indictment does not mean the family has been convicted of any crime.#minnesota #turning_point_usa #christopher_ostroushko #deyanna_ostroushko #paige_ostroushko
