Man accused of attacking New York Rep. Lee Zeldin faces federal charge

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.