Summary
A man was arrested in Utah for allegedly assaulting U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost at a Sundance Film Festival party. The man is accused of making racist remarks and was charged with assaulting an elected official among other charges. The incident sparked condemnation from various officials, including the Governor of Utah and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Key Facts
- A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting Congressman Maxwell Frost at a Sundance Film Festival event in Park City, Utah.
- Frost reported that the man, Christian Joel Young, made racist remarks during the assault.
- Young was charged with aggravated burglary, assaulting an elected official, and assault.
- The party took place at the High West Distillery and was hosted by talent agency CAA.
- Sundance Film Festival representatives stated the incident occurred at a non-affiliated event but condemned the behavior.
- Utah Governor Spencer Cox and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries both condemned the attack.
- Young had a prior misdemeanor conviction and was ordered held without bail as a flight risk.
