Man accused of attacking New York Rep. Lee Zeldin faces federal charge
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The man accused of attempting to stab U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin at a campaign event in New York this week is now facing a federal assault charge.
David G. Jakubonis, 43, of Fairport, N.Y., was arrested Saturday and charged with assaulting a member of Congress using a dangerous weapon. The federal charge came just hours after being released on his own recognizance after his arraignment on a separate state charge of attempted assault in Perinton Town Court.
The new federal charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if Jakubonis is convicted.
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