Two Men Arrested for Plotting to Attack Turning Point USA Event
Two men arrested for planning to attack a Turning Point USA event at the University of New Mexico, sparking campus safety concerns.
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Two men have been arrested for allegedly plotting to attack a Turning Point USA event at the University of New Mexico, according to local authorities. Kevin Castro and Harrison Magnus were charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct, and other offenses after allegedly planning to throw objects at attendees of the event.
Arrests Following Alleged Threats
Castro was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct, and conspiracy after allegedly hurling a lacrosse ball toward the crowd, nearly striking a person. Magnus, on the other hand, was charged with conspiracy, disorderly conduct, and concealing identity after allegedly communicating plans to throw objects into the event audience.
Both men were arrested on Monday, November 2, by the University of New Mexico Police Department. While court documents did not name the organization, the school’s Turning Point USA chapter hosted a “Prove Me Wrong” event the same day featuring Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins, according to Fox News.
University Stands by Free Speech and Safety
“UNM remains committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive environment for all who learn, work and live on our campuses,” a University of New Mexico spokesman told Fox News. The university emphasized its commitment to freedom of expression while condemning threats, violence, and other unlawful conduct.
Turning Point USA, founded by the late conservative icon Charlie Kirk, has faced ongoing attacks from extremist leftists since Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University last year. In an unrelated incident, an unhinged leftist was arrested after being caught on video appearing to backhand a Turning Point Action volunteer in the face at a polling location in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Additional Charges and Public Reaction
The elderly man, identified as 70-year-old Stephen Redic, was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct after Laconia police reviewed video evidence and witness accounts. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and threats faced by conservative groups and their events across the country.
Source: Breitbart
