Man arrested after slapping teenage activist at New Hampshire polling place
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 17:27 · Archive
A 70-year-old man was arrested after slapping an 18-year-old Turning Point Action volunteer at a polling location in Laconia, New Hampshire.
A 70-year-old man identified as Stephen Redic was arrested Wednesday morning after an altercation at a polling location in Laconia, New Hampshire the previous day. He was charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor, and disorderly conduct, a violation. The incident occurred at Woodland Heights School, where Turning Point Action, a conservative political organisation, had a volunteer tent.
Video of the confrontation shows Redic approaching the tent and becoming increasingly agitated during what appears to be a debate with the 18-year-old volunteer. He raised his voice, shouted at the young man, gave him the middle finger and then slapped him across the face before walking away. According to Fox News, Redic told police he had wanted to read a poem about rich people to the volunteer. The Laconia Police Department said they had no prior contacts with Redic.
Laconia Mayor Mike Bordes, a Republican, described the incident as "disgusting". Turning Point Action shared video of the incident on social media, with supporters praising the volunteer for remaining calm. The police chief confirmed that officers responded to the scene after being called.
How it is being reported
- Police arrest 70-year-old who slapped young conservative TP Action volunteerA Turning Point Action volunteer was slapped by a man at a polling location in New Hampshire on Election Day. The 70-year-old, identified as Stephen Redic, was later arrested and charged with one count of simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct.New York Post · 5 Nov, 17:12
- MICHAEL RUIZ: Video shows polling place attack on Turning Point member, poet arrestedViral video captures a 70-year-old poet slapping a Turning Point member outside a Laconia, New Hampshire, elementary school polling site.Fox News · 4 Nov, 21:05
- Enraged senior slaps teenage Turning Point Action volunteer at New Hampshire polling location“An 18-year-old stood his ground at the polls in New Hampshire today and was assaulted for it,” Turning Point Action posted on X, sharing a video of the incident.New York Post · 3 Nov, 23:43
In this story: Stephen Redic · Turning Point Action · Laconia · New Hampshire · Woodland Heights School
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