Three Charged in Assault on TPUSA Reporter During Anti-ICE Protest Three individuals have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly assaulting Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez during an anti-ICE protest at the Whipple Building in Minneapolis. The incident occurred on April 11, and the defendants—Chris, DeYanna, and Paige Ostroushko—face charges of assault and interference with federally protected activity. The indictment, handed down by a federal grand jury, alleges the attack took place on federal property, violating federal law. The family is scheduled to appear in federal court in Minneapolis on May 12. The Whipple Building, a federal facility housing the regional ICE field office for Minnesota, has been a frequent site for protests since a surge in immigration-related activity in December and January. Hernandez, a reporter for TPUSA, was present to cover the protest for the conservative advocacy group founded by Charlie Kirk. According to the indictment, Hernandez was surrounded, physically assaulted, and shoved to the ground by the defendants. The attack, described by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as an "unhinged act of political violence," is being prosecuted under federal statutes protecting journalists engaged in lawful reporting. Hennepin County authorities initially identified three individuals for charges, but the county attorney’s office later stated there was "insufficient evidence" to pursue charges against two of them. However, the federal indictment now includes all three, with Chris and Paige Ostroushko facing additional counts of interfering with protected activity. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office also filed a fifth-degree assault charge against Chris Ostroushko, while the other two defendants were not charged at the local level.#tpusa #deyanna_ostroushko #savannah_hernandez #whipple_building #chris_ostroushko
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
