Wednesday, January 28, 2026

LGBTQ Group Leader Charged With Assaulting Foster Child.

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WHAT HAPPENED: The head of New Jersey’s most prominent LGBTQ rights organization, Christian Fuscarino, resigned after being charged with allegedly assaulting his foster son.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Christian Fuscarino, Garden State Equality, the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency, and Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on November 9 in Neptune City, New Jersey. Charges were filed in late November, and Fuscarino officially resigned earlier this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Out of respect, not for me, but for my family, I ask that this be seen for what it is: a private family moment, not a public spectacle.” – Christian Fuscarino

🎯IMPACT: Fuscarino has close ties to New Jersey’s governor-elect Mikie Sherrill (D) and other Democrat state officials.

IN FULL

Christian Fuscarino, the head of New Jersey’s most prominent LGBTQ rights organization, Garden State Equality, has resigned after being charged with child endangerment and simple assault. The charges stem from an incident on November 9, captured on home security footage, where Fuscarino allegedly pulled a foster child out of bed and struck him multiple times.

Court records allege that Fuscarino, 35, also shoved the child into a wall before striking him again. The incident was reported by another person in the home, and the child was subsequently taken to the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center. The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency later obtained video evidence and notified authorities. Neptune City police arrested Fuscarino on November 21.

Garden State Equality says it placed Fuscarino on leave after the charges against him were filed. Consequently, Fuscarino resigned earlier this week, stating, “I resigned from Garden State Equality to ensure that the organization’s work is not impacted by a private family matter.” He further called the incident a “private family moment” and urged the public to respect his family’s privacy.

Fuscarino’s attorney, Mitchell Ansell, described the situation as a “difficult personal family moment” and assured the public that “everyone is safe and no physical harm was caused.” The organization, based in Asbury Park, has been a leading force in advancing LGBTQ policy initiatives in New Jersey, with Fuscarino serving as its executive director since 2016.

The charges and resignation leave Garden State Equality without its long-time leader, and the case continues to draw attention due to Fuscarino’s close ties to prominent Democrat officials, including Governor Phil Murphy and Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill.

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Illegal Immigrant Gets 20-Year Sentence for Vicious Attack on ICE Agent.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A criminal illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced to 20 years in prison after assaulting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Wichita, Kansas.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Diego Barron-Esquivel, U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser, and Homeland Security Investigations Kansas City Special Agent Charles J. Cole.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing took place on December 15 in Kansas following a guilty plea on December 3, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Violence against law enforcement is completely unacceptable and will be dealt with very seriously,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser.

🎯IMPACT: Federal authorities reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy for violence against law enforcement, promising swift justice for offenders.

IN FULL

Federal prosecutors secured the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for a criminal illegal immigrant from Mexico who brutally attacked a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Wichita, Kansas. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) officials emphasized that there is zero tolerance for violent assaults on federal law enforcement and immigration agents, warning that federal prosecutors will seek the maximum penalty under the law in such cases.

The sentencing of Diego Barron‑Esquivel, who violently punched and strangled an ICE officer with his own badge cord until the agent nearly lost consciousness, was described as a clear warning to those who threaten law enforcement. U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas Ryan A. Kriegshauser condemned the attack as “completely unacceptable” and praised the courage of officers who risk their lives daily.

“Violence against law enforcement is completely unacceptable and will be dealt with very seriously,” said Kriegshauser, adding, “Our society would cease to function without brave officers enforcing the law. We owe these officers our thanks and our respect. This sentence shows how egregious the conduct was in this case.”

Meanwhile, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Charles J. Cole underscored that anyone who lays a hand on federal agents will face swift and severe justice. Barron-Esquivel pleaded guilty earlier this month to intentionally assaulting and strangling an ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officer while he was performing his official duties this past February.

According to DHS, Barron-Esquivel has an extensive and violent criminal record, including multiple charges for “domestic battery, multiple counts of violation of protection order, criminal damage to property, aggravated robbery, felony theft, transporting an open container, criminal restraint, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper use of an automobile.”

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New Bill Proposes Prison Time for Harassing ICE Agents.

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WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) has proposed the Halo Act, which seeks to make it illegal to harass or get too close to federal immigration officers while they are performing their duties.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senator Moody, federal immigration officers, and agitators protesting immigration enforcement actions.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced in November 2025, the legislation addresses incidents nationwide.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am appalled at the news reports of people harassing and targeting federal officers while they are simply trying to do their jobs, and this must end.” – Senator Moody

🎯IMPACT: If passed, violators of the Halo Act could face up to five years in prison and fines, aiming to protect immigration officers from harassment and threats.

IN FULL

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) has proposed the Halo Act, which would prescribe criminal penalties for agitators who harass federal immigration agents while they are carrying out their official duties. The law would make it illegal for people who have been issued a stand back warning from coming within 25 feet of a federal officer or otherwise acting to interfere with their work, including by making physical threats against an officer or officers.

Under the proposed law, violators would face up to five years in prison and a fine. “As the wife of a law enforcement officer, former attorney general, and now United States senator, I have always supported and fought for the selfless individuals who protect and serve our nation,” Moody said when unveiling the legislation. She added: “I am appalled at the news reports of people harassing and targeting federal officers while they are simply trying to do their jobs, and this must end.”

Proponents of the legislation contend the measure is necessary to protect federal immigration agents. They point to the recent surge in assaults, death threats, stalking, doxxing, and bounties placed on the heads of officers involved in enforcement actions. In June, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed a 500 percent increase in violent attacks on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as they attempt to carry out their enforcement duties.

Recent protests outside a number of ICE facilities have turned violent, with far-left agitators attempting to disrupt the Trump administration’s push to deport dangerous illegal immigrants. According to federal data, immigration agents have experienced 99 vehicle attacks, more than double the 47 attacks reported during the same period last year.

Meanwhile, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has documented 71 vehicular attacks since January 20, up from 45 during the same period in 2024, marking a 58 percent increase, the agency said. ICE has been targeted in 28 vehicular attacks since January 20, compared to just two incidents in the same period of 2024, representing a 1,300 percent increase, DHS said.

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Judge Sets Trial for Ex-DOJ Staffer Who Pelted CBP Agent With Sandwich: ‘Simplest Case in the World.’

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WHAT HAPPENED: Sean Charles Dunn is on trial for assault after throwing a sandwich at a federal agent during President Donald J. Trump’s law-enforcement surge in Washington, D.C.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former Department of Justice (DOJ) staffer Sean Charles Dunn, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, and federal law enforcement agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Jury selection began Monday, November 1, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s the simplest case in the world.”  — Judge Carl Nichols

🎯IMPACT: Federal prosecutors are now attempting to secure a conviction, despite a D.C. grand jury’s earlier refusal to indict Dunn on felony charges.

IN FULL

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Sean Charles Dunn for assaulting a federal Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent by throwing a sandwich in the officer’s face in protest of President Donald J. Trump’s cime crackdown in Washington, D.C. Federal prosecutors are now attempting to secure a conviction, despite a D.C. grand jury’s earlier refusal to indict Dunn on felony charges.

The incident occurred on August 10, 2023, outside a nightclub hosting “Latin Night,” where Dunn was recorded throwing a “submarine-style sandwich” at a CBP agent. The video, which went viral, showed Dunn calling the agents “fascists” and “racists” before throwing the sandwich and yelling, “Why are you here? I don’t want you in my city!”

U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, acknowledged the simplicity of the case, stating it should last no more than two days, adding, “because it’s the simplest case in the world.” Dunn, who worked in the Justice Department, was subsequently fired by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who referred to him as “an example of the Deep State.”

Dunn’s defense team has argued that the prosecution is politically motivated, citing statements by Bondi and the White House as evidence of targeting. Julia Gatto, one of Dunn’s attorneys, questioned why the Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing this case, contrasting it with President Trump’s pardons and dismissals of cases related to the January 6 Capitol riots. “The answer is they have different politics. And that’s selective prosecution,” she said during a hearing.

Prosecutors, however, maintain that Dunn’s political views do not shield him from accountability for assaulting a federal officer. “The defendant is being prosecuted for the obvious reason that he was recorded throwing a sandwich at a federal officer at point-blank range,” they stated.

Dunn faces charges of assaulting, resisting, and interfering with a federal officer, among others.

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New Charges Filed Against Adult Suspects in Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine Assault.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Two suspects were charged with assaulting Ethan Levine before attacking former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward “Big Balls” Coristine on August 3.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lawrence Cotton Powell (19), Anthony Taylor (18), Edward Coristine, Ethan Levine, and other unidentified suspects.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred on Swan Street Northwest, Washington, DC, within minutes of each other on August 3,  with the charges announced on Monday, October 20.

💬KEY QUOTE: “So after a felony of attempted robbery, conviction after a violation of probation, after a second crime, after a second conviction, after no compliance with CSOSA, the judges say, do better, and they let him go. And guess what? Within 10 days, he’s at it again with Ethan Levine and Edward Coristine.” – U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights repeated failures in the justice system to hold offenders accountable, leading to further crimes.

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Two addidtional suspects in the August 3 attack on former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward “Big Balls” Coristine were charged on Monday for a second criminal assault that occured just minutes prior. Lawrence Cotton Powell, aged 19, and Anthony Taylor, aged 18, have been charged as adults for violently attacking and robbing Ethan Levine before joing a group of around 10 individuals who subsequenly assaulted Coristine as he protected a young woman from the group.

“Today, we are announcing that Lawrence Cotton Powell, who is 19 years of age, along with Anthony Taylor, who is 18 years of age, are now charged with assaulting [Ethan] Levine,”  U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, continuing: “Then, after the robbery and assault of Ethan Levine, they walked in the direction of where another crime occurred. Within minutes, you have heard of this crime. Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old DOGE person who was working in the administration was walking a young woman to her car when he was approached in the 1400 block of Swan Street Northwest.”

“Approximately 10 suspects approached him, and as they did, he pushed the young woman into the car. And he was protecting her from the group, before he was then attacked by multiple suspects who then punched him repeatedly, causing significant injuries to him,” she added.

Pirro also noted that Powell has an extensive prior criminal history, criticizing lenient sentences issued by several judges for allowing him to dodge prison time. “So after a felony of attempted robbery, conviction after a violation of probation, after a second crime, after a second conviction, after no compliance with CSOSA, the judges say, do better, and they let him go. And guess what? Within 10 days, he’s at it again with Ethan Levine and Edward Coristine,” she revealed.

The National Pulse reported last week that Washington, D.C. Superior Court Judge Kendra Biggs sentenced two 15-year-olds to probation and no jail time for their roles in the attack on Coristine, claiming that her role is to “rehabilitate,” not punish.

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Biden Judge Sentences ‘Big Balls’ Attackers to Probation, Zero Jail Time.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A Washington, D.C. judge sentenced two teens to probation after they attacked 19-year-old Edward Coristine, a former staffer for DOGE, avoiding jail time.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Edward Coristine, two 15-year-old attackers, Joe Biden-appointed Judge Kendra Biggs, and U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred on August 3 near U Street in Washington, D.C.; sentencing took place on October 15 in D.C. Superior Court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “That’s terrible. The judge should be ashamed.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The decision has sparked criticism over leniency for juvenile offenders and raised fresh concerns about crime in the nation’s capital.

IN FULL

Washington, D.C. Superior Court judge, Kendra Biggs, sentenced two 15-year-olds to probation for their roles in an attack on Edward Coristine, a 19-year-old former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer known as “Big Balls.” The Joe Biden appointee stated that her role is to “rehabilitate,” not punish, sparking backlash over leniency.

The male defendant pleaded guilty to attempted robbery and simple assault, while the female attacker admitted to one count of simple assault for attacking another person at a gas station with pepper spray. Prosecutors dropped other charges related to the attack on Coristine as part of a plea agreement. Both teens were part of a group allegedly causing chaos along U Street in the early hours of August 3, about one mile from the White House.

President Donald J. Trump blasted the lenient decision late Wednesday, saying, “That’s terrible. The judge should be ashamed.” U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro called the sentencing “shocking.”

During the attack, Coristine was beaten while his friend managed to escape by locking themselves in a car. In a social media post, Coristine condemned the “senseless crime” and noted that many of the attackers remain unprosecuted. “Think of your daughters and mothers,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), adding:  “The same group attacked people before and after us, breaking ribs and stomping heads.”

Judge Biggs ordered the teens to perform 90 hours of community service, avoid contact with each other, and refrain from entering cars without the owner’s permission.

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Chicago Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Armed and Violent Anti-ICE Agitators.

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WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was forced to drop charges on Wednesday against Ray Collins, 31, and Jocelyn Robledo, 30, after a Chicago grand jury refused to indict the pair for assaulting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents at an area detention facility.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The DOJ, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), a Chicago grand jury, and defendants Ray Collins and Jocelyn Robledo.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The charges were dropped late Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: It remains unclear exactly why the grand jury failed to indict despite a preponderance of evidence against Collins and Robledo.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was forced to drop charges on Wednesday against Ray Collins, 31, and Jocelyn Robledo, 30, after a Chicago grand jury refused to indict the pair for assaulting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and other federal agents at an area detention facility. Both Collins and Robledo were carrying loaded weapons during their attack on federal law enforcement.

This is not the first instance of a grand jury declining to indict leftists over the assault of federal officers. In August, federal prosecutors failed to secure a felony assault indictment against Sean C. Dunn, who allegedly screamed at a federal agent and pelted him with a sandwich in Washington, D.C., before attempting to flee in an incident that was caught on camera.

Concerningly, there may be an emerging pattern of biased grand juries in heavily Democratic cities failing to hold violent leftists accountable for their crimes. In the instance of Collins and Robledo, it remains unclear why the grand jury failed to indict despite a preponderance of evidence against them.

Collins and Robledo “refused to retreat” during a late September violent riot outside ICE’s Broadview detention facility. As fist-fighting broke out between rioters and federal agents, Robledo allegedly began to push and shove officers, while Collins was accused of rushing a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) agent. Upon arrest, both were found to be carrying legally registered, loaded handguns.

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Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Attacks on American Churches.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A sharp rise in hostile incidents targeting American churches was recorded in 2024, with 436 documented cases, up from 315 in 2023 and nearly double the 230 in 2022, according to the Family Research Council.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Churches across 43 states were affected, with incidents ranging from vandalism to arson and gun-related threats. The Family Research Council compiled the data.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred throughout 2024, with California seeing the highest number (40), followed by Pennsylvania (29), with Florida and New York tied at 25 each.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Family Research Council identified 415 hostile incidents in 2024, affecting a total of 383 churches.” – Family Research Council

🎯IMPACT: The data highlights ongoing challenges to places of worship in America, as societal shifts and political disagreements contribute to rising hostility.

IN FULL

In 2024, attacks on churches across the United States surged to unprecedented levels, with 436 incidents reported, marking a steep rise from 315 in 2023 and close to doubling the 230 recorded in 2022. The numbers, compiled by the Family Research Council (FRC), highlight a troubling pattern of growing hostility toward Christian places of worship.

These incidents spanned 43 states and included a wide range of offenses. Vandalism topped the list with 284 documented cases, including property damage, defacement, burglary, and ransacking. Arson followed with 55 instances, some confirmed and others under investigation. Gun-related incidents more than doubled from the previous year, rising to 28 from just 12 in 2023. There were also 14 bomb threats, mostly hoaxes, and 47 other violent acts, including assaults during church break-ins.

California reported the most attacks with 40, followed by Pennsylvania with 29. Florida and New York each recorded 25 incidents. The Family Research Council, which tracks these incidents, has itself been controversially labeled an anti-LGBT “hate group” by the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center.

While statistics for 2025 are not yet available, Catholic children were targeted in Minneapolis, Minnesota this week in a mass shooting perpetrated by a transgender gunman who decorated his weapons with Satanic pentagrams.

The growing hostility to Christians is not limited to the United States. Europe has seen a disturbing wave of similar attacks. In just three weeks during the late summer of 2024, nine churches across Germany, France, and the Netherlands were struck by arson attacks. Across France, nearly 1,000 anti-Christian hate crimes were recorded in 2023 alone, with that number rising further into 2024.

Germany reported a 105 percent increase in politically motivated crimes against Christians, while violent attacks and vandalism targeting churches have also become common in countries like Spain and Belgium.

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‘Defending Myself’ — Tommy Robinson Will Not Be Charged for London Knockout.

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WHAT HAPPENED: British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not be charged for knocking a man out at a London railway station last month.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tommy Robinson, British police, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Robinson announced the charges were dropped on August 27.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all?” – Tommy Robinson

🎯IMPACT: The dropping of the case allows Robinson to operate freely without bail conditions ahead of his major planned event next month.

IN FULL

British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not face criminal charges for knocking a man out at London’s St Pancras International railway station. Robinson was arrested on August 4 after returning to the United Kingdom from a short trip abroad. The arrest stemmed from an incident on July 28 involving a physical confrontation with a man who ended up being hospitalized with a head injury.

Video of the aftermath of the incident circulated online, showing Robinson standing over the man, seen lying prone on the ground. In the footage, Robinson is heard telling onlookers, “He come at me, bruv.” He also tells nearby witnesses, “You saw what happened… He come at me.”

Left-leaning journalists accused Robinson of fleeing the country after the incident, though his supporters argued he left for a pre-planned trip and returned voluntarily. Upon his return, Robinson was taken into custody at Luton Airport and questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), but later released on bail.

After reviewing surveillance camera footage, taking witness statements, and collecting other evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) reportedly found no realistic prospect of conviction.

Robinson addressed the outcome in a video posted to social media, thanking his supporters and reiterating that he acted in self-defense. “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all? You had the footage you knew I was the victim [Metropolitan Police],” he said.

The 41-year-old has long been a prominent figure in the United Kingdom for his outspoken activism against grooming gangs and the failure of the British authorities to prosecute primarily Muslim, Pakistani-heritage predators. He has himself been prosecuted numerous times, sometimes on highly dubious charges.

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Tommy Robinson Arrested Over Alleged Railway Station Assault.

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WHAT HAPPENED: British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson was arrested by police after a physical altercation at a train station in London.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tommy Robinson, British police, unidentified injured man.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The altercation took place on July 28, while Robinson’s arrest occurred several days later.

💬KEY QUOTE: “RELEASE THE FOOTAGE.” – Tommy Robinson on social media.

🎯IMPACT: The arrest could lead to potential charges and yet another possible prison sentence for Robsinson, who has been hounded by UK authorities for years.

IN FULL

British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson was arrested on the night of August 4 on suspicion of assaulting a man at St. Pancras train station in London. The 42-year-old was detained by police at Luton Airport, just outside London, as he returned from Portugal.

Although police generally do not confirm the identities of individuals who haven’t been formally charged, the British Transport Police said in a statement that a 42-year-old Bedfordshire man had been arrested in connection with a July 28 assault at St. Pancras. The police later confirmed the man had been released on bail until September 2.

Footage published by British media showed police officers meeting Robinson as he exited the plane and escorting him into a waiting van.

Authorities had sought Robinson since July 28, when a man was discovered unconscious at the central London train station. A video circulated widely on social media shows Robinson walking nearby, but it does not reveal how the man was injured. In the clip, Robinson is heard telling someone off-camera, “He come at me, bruv.”

On Tuesday morning, a post on Robinson’s X account (formerly Twitter) read, “RELEASE THE FOOTAGE,” and tagged London’s Metropolitan Police Service.

Following the incident, British Transport Police issued a statement saying a man had suffered serious injuries in an assault at the station and was taken to the hospital. They also said the suspect had boarded a flight to Tenerife in the early hours of July 29, and urged witnesses to come forward with any information.

The case comes just months after Robinson was released from prison after serving time behind bars for contempt of court relating to a case involving a young Syrian asylum seeker. Robinson received an 18-month sentence for releasing a documentary that defended his own allegations against the Syrian migrant, which were previously ruled as libelous by a British court.

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