The far-right influencer posted his mug shot on Friday after his arrest over allegations that he shoved a woman and broke her phone.

Summary

Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes faces a battery charge for allegedly pepper-spraying and shoving a woman, Marla Rose, outside his Illinois home on Nov. 10.

Rose claims she visited his house after his viral “Your body, my choice” abortion post and was assaulted, with her phone damaged.

Fuentes, arrested and released the same day, cited safety fears over doxxing and death threats. Police confirmed no visible injuries but noted witness accounts.

Fuentes’ court date is Dec. 19, and Rose has hinted at pursuing a civil case.

    • SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Probably bullshit? Even if it was real, they’d only lose credibility with people who don’t pay attention. Fuentes is definitely gay, and destiny was (at least a few years ago) civility-pilled enough to fuck a nazi.

      Kind of a shrug scenario.

  • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    6 months ago

    I’m a bit surprised the battery charges are sticking considering that Illinois does have castle doctrine laws. As always, I’d encourage absolutely no one to go to anyone’s personal how because there’s usually a pretty significant imbalance in the penalties on violence (the home owner can usually inflict significant violence on unwanted visitors without penalties).

    By contrast, if you protest in a public place both parties face the same penalties for violence.

    I know Nick Fuentes is a thoroughly shitty person, don’t receive permanent injury or jail time for him.

    • superkret@feddit.org
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      6 months ago

      outside his Illinois home

      Castle Doctrine doesn’t apply on the sidewalk or street in front of your house.

      • Nougat@fedia.io
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        6 months ago

        It wasn’t on the sidewalk or street. It was on his doorstep. However, I’m pretty sure that walking to the door of someone’s house and knocking on it doesn’t present a threat to the occupants of the house.

        Edit: I am told that it wasn’t a knock, but a doorbell ring. This could be important, as the presence of a doorbell may amount to an invitation to press it.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
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    6 months ago

    He told police that since he “posted a political joke online,” he has faced death threats

    These fucking people with their “only joking” bullshit. Edge lords and cowards. Taunt and taunt, and when the other kid punches you, go whining to teacher.