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Woman Arrested for Spitting on Former U.S. Attorney Ed Martin During Interview

Emily Gabriella Sommer, 32, was arrested for assaulting Ed Martin, the former acting U.S. Attorney, by spitting on him during a live interview.


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Emily Gabriella Sommer, 32, was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly spitting on Ed Martin, the former acting U.S. Attorney for D.C., during a Newsmax interview. The incident occurred on May 8, coinciding with the withdrawal of Martin's nomination by President Trump. Sommer confronted Martin aggressively, swearing at him and claiming responsibility for the act on social media. She faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. A federal magistrate released her after a disruptive court appearance, and she is scheduled for a preliminary hearing next month.

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Woman charged with assault for spitting on Ed Martin
Washington ExaminerWashington Examiner·23d·
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"…A woman who aggressively confronted the former acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia earlier this month has been arrested and charged with assault after she was caught on video spitting on him during a sidewalk interview."

D.C. Woman Charged With Assault for Allegedly Spitting on Ed Martin
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"…Emily Gabriella Sommer allegedly approached Martin on May 8 while he was being interviewed live on Newsmax and "lunged" at him before spitting on his left shoulder and walking away while yelling, "You are a disgusting man.""

Feds Charge Woman Who Allegedly Spit On Ed Martin With Assault
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"…Sommer allegedly approached Martin during the interview in a belligerent manner and started cursing at him, according to the press release."

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