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Man Held Without Bail in Assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Party

Police say the uninvited suspect remains jailed without bail pending possible hate‑crime enhancements.

Overview

  • Park City police identified the suspect as Christian Joel Young, 28, who was arrested after security restrained him at a private CAA event at High West Saloon.
  • Young faces charges including aggravated burglary, assaulting an elected official, and assault, with each count eligible for sentencing enhancements tied to alleged racial motivation.
  • Investigators say Young had been turned away, jumped a fence to enter the party, and possessed a Sundance pass not issued in his name.
  • Frost reported being punched after the assailant made racist remarks and threatened deportation; a woman at the event was also assaulted, according to police and affidavits.
  • A county judge ordered Young held without bail as the case proceeds in Summit County courts; Frost said he is okay, and House leaders and festival officials condemned the attack, with U.S. Capitol Police reviewing motives.