A Maine man is facing charges after a viral video captured him allegedly assaulting a local journalist at an apparent Democratic-led protest.
The undated video posted Tuesday shows The Maine Wire’s Joe Sokol speaking to demonstrators at a protest challenging President Donald Trump — among other political flashpoints — in the city of Bangor.
“When we find out that somebody is not a good person, we don’t vote for them,” one woman can be heard telling Sokol, as she carries a sign depicting an upside-down American flag.
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As Sokol walks away following a brief interview with the woman, a man wearing a white shirt and carrying a sign that reads “Healthcare 4 all” appears to shove the journalist and cameraman.
“Whoa, whoa, that’s assault,” Sokol is heard saying as the man walks away.
As the man storms away from Sokol, a woman carrying an American flag can be seen following him with her hand on his shoulder and apologizing profusely.
Sokol then confronts the man, asking, “Why would you just do that?”
“I didn’t see you,” the man replied while walking down a sparse line of fellow demonstrators, each carrying signs that appear to push anti-Trump rhetoric.
“Excuse me, sir, would you like to tell me why you just assaulted me?” Sokol asked. “Would you like to tell me why you just assaulted me?”
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The man appears to not respond to Sokol, as the unidentified woman offers a string of apologies to the journalist.
“I’m sorry, we don’t do that,” the woman can be heard telling Sokol.
In another clip, Sokol can be seen attempting to interview another man at the protest when the same individual appears to back into Sokol before allegedly elbowing him.
The man does not appear to exchange words with Sokol throughout the video and details surrounding any type of confrontation remain unclear.
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The incident was subsequently reported to the Bangor Police Department, who confirmed the man’s identity to Fox News Digital as 78-year-old Ronald Staples, of the nearby city of Holden.
Staples is facing one charge of assault, according to police.
Authorities have not yet released details surrounding what led up to or transpired immediately after the alleged assault.
Fox News Digital reached out to Staples and the Maine Wire for comment but did not receive a response.
