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Massachusetts Man Charged After Video Captures Attack on Trump Supporter in Inflatable Costume

A December pretrial hearing follows his not-guilty plea.

Overview

  • Police say the confrontation occurred Saturday at the "No Kings" rally on King’s Beach in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
  • Cellphone video recorded by the victim’s girlfriend shows Michael Curll, 36, running up behind Jonathan Silveira and allegedly kicking and tackling him.
  • Curll was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, pleaded not guilty, and was released on personal recognizance with a December court date set.
  • Curll’s attorney alleges Silveira struck him in the face with a metal pole, a claim Silveira denies.
  • Court records indicate Curll also faces unrelated pending cases in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including assault and battery, drug possession, and criminal trespassing.