Off-duty officer who was running for the Rhode Island state Senate was arrested for allegedly punching political rival at abortion rights rally
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 26, 2022
Rourke said she was deescalating a situation with a counterprotester "when my Republican opponent Jeann Lugo punched me multiple times in the face."
The incident was caught on video, which appears to show Rourke stepping into an altercation at the protest and almost immediately after, getting punched in the face.
Lugo was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct after turning himself Saturday afternoon, Erik Yanyar of the Rhode Island State Police told CNN.
"Following the demonstration, the Rhode Island State Police and Providence Police Department received complaints of physical assaults that occurred . . .
