New Jersey Man Charged with Assaulting ICE Officers During Protest
Anti-ICE agitator who allegedly bit officers during Delaney Hall protest was previously accused of distributing child porn
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Brendan John Geier, 26, from Madison, New Jersey, faces charges for allegedly assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a protest outside Delaney Hall. Previously, he was charged with child pornography offenses. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
- 01Brendan John Geier faces charges for allegedly assaulting ICE officers, causing serious injuries.
- 02He was previously charged with distributing child pornography and pleaded guilty to lesser charges in 2021.
- 03Geier is accused of biting and kicking officers during a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey.
- 04He has a history of mental health issues, describing himself as a 'shut in' with high-functioning autism.
- 05Geier could face a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $250,000 fine if convicted of the new charges.
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Brendan John Geier, a 26-year-old from Madison, New Jersey, has been charged with assaulting federal officers during a protest outside Delaney Hall, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were present. Geier allegedly bit and kicked the officers, resulting in serious injuries. This incident occurred amid ongoing protests against ICE, with activists claiming inhumane conditions at the facility. Previously, Geier faced serious allegations related to child pornography, having been charged in 2019 after investigators linked him to several digital images of child porn. He ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to probation. If convicted of the current assault charges, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. Authorities emphasize the importance of prosecuting those who assault law enforcement officers, reinforcing the commitment to uphold the law during protests.
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The incident reflects ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protestors, particularly regarding immigration enforcement and treatment of detainees.
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