Edmonds woman, 82, accused of hate crime, disrupting Trump rally

Lynnwood, WALocal News

An 82-year-old woman in Edmonds, Washington, was arrested for investigation of a hate crime and assault after she disrupted a rally for President-elect Donald Trump the day before the election. The incident occurred around 1 p. m. at the corner of 100th Avenue W and Edmonds Way, where numerous supporters were rallying. According to police reports, the suspect confronted a 55-year-old multi-racial woman, questioning why people of color would support Trump.

This confrontation escalated into violence, with the suspect pushing and punching the victim. A second victim, a 66-year-old woman, attempted to intervene but was also assaulted. Neither victim required medical treatment, and the police chief condemned the violence, emphasizing the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. The suspect was released from custody late Tuesday after her arrest. This incident raises critical questions about the political climate and racial tensions in the community.

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