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Michael Curll Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Attack on Man Wearing Inflatable Trump Costume

Video evidence, supported by police reports, underpins a December court return in the assault-with-a-weapon case.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Saturday near King's Beach in Swampscott as Jonathan Silveira walked to a 'No Kings' rally.
  • Cellphone video recorded by Silveira’s girlfriend shows Curll kicking him from behind and grabbing him, which police say caused a fall.
  • Curll contends he was struck in the face with a flagpole and identifies himself as the victim, a claim Silveira denies.
  • A judge released Curll on personal recognizance with a stay-away order and a requirement to attend therapy after prosecutors sought cash bail.
  • The next hearing is set for Dec. 2 in Lynn District Court, and Curll faces unrelated pending charges in Worcester, Dorchester, and Connecticut.