New York man charged with stealing campaign signs in congressional race
A man was arrested after allegedly being caught on video stealing campaign signs belonging to Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino in New York.
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A New York man was arrested and charged after allegedly being captured on video stealing campaign signs belonging to Republican candidate Anthony Constantino, Fox News reported. Constantino is running in New York's 21st Congressional District to succeed Elise Stefanik in Congress. [1]
The Essex County Sheriff's Office charged Josef Marris with two counts of criminal possession of stolen property, according to Fox News. Marris was allegedly caught on video stealing the campaign signs while driving a vehicle owned by his employer. [1]
Following the incident, Constantino's campaign stated that Marris was fired from his job at East Branch Organics. Constantino stated that the alleged thefts were performed to intimidate his supporters, Fox News reported. [1]
The congressional race takes place after Donald Trump ran for the presidency as the Republican nominee in both 2020 and 2024. Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election after securing the nomination at the Republican National Convention. [2][3]
In short
- Josef Marris was charged with two counts of criminal possession of stolen property.
- The campaign signs belonged to Republican candidate Anthony Constantino in New York's 21st Congressional District.
- Constantino's campaign stated that Marris was fired from East Branch Organics.
Sources
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- [1]Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace StefanikFox News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign on Wikipedia
- [3]Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign on Wikipedia
- [4]Donald Trump praises rally attendee who struck protester in South Carolina FTMQ News, 1d ago
- [5]Trump supporter punches protester during Ohio midterm campaign rally FTMQ News, 10d ago
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