Summary
Jake Lang, who was pardoned after the January 6 Capitol attack, claims he was attacked at a protest in Minneapolis. He alleges a counter-protester stabbed him, but police have no report confirming this incident. The protest was about alleged fraud in Minnesota's social services, and tensions in the area are high due to recent events involving immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Jake Lang participated in a protest called "March Against Minnesota Fraud" in Minneapolis.
- Lang claims he was stabbed by a counter-protester but there is no police report of the attack.
- Lang is a right-wing influencer who was pardoned after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
- The protest concerned alleged fraud in Minnesota's social services system involving missing funds.
- There are heightened tensions in Minneapolis following a recent ICE-related shooting.
- Lang announced plans to burn a Quran at the protest, which likely increased tensions.
- The Minneapolis Police Department encourages reporting assault incidents.
