Federal authorities have indicted two individuals in connection with the assault on Turning Point USA reporter Savanah Hernandez, which occurred during a tumultuous anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis earlier this month.
The indictments were issued on Tuesday but have yet to be made public. The names of the accused are expected to be released soon.
The protest took place on April 11 outside the Whipple Federal Building, where activists gathered to rally against a local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that also serves as a detention facility.
Video footage reveals Hernandez being encircled by protestors as tensions heightened. Horns blared inches from her face, obscenities were shouted, and individuals brandished provocative items while she attempted to shield herself.
This is now the second time I have been mobbed and assaulted for filming a protest on U.S. streets.
Today these Minneapolis protesters were chanting that they were “ANTIFA” and proved it, by mobbing and beating me for reporting on a public protest: pic.twitter.com/EOhyg9AFME
— Savanah Hernandez (@Savsays) April 11, 2026
In a moment caught on camera, Hernandez tells one protester, “Get away from me,” but the individual persists in encroaching on her space. Shortly after, she is shoved and falls against a wired fence.
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Additional footage captures Hernandez making desperate attempts to escape, as she is jostled and pushed while trying to leave the chaotic scene.
<pShe has characterized the incident as a brutal, targeted attack amid heightened emotions over immigration enforcement.
The FBI reacted swiftly once videos of the altercation began circulating online, launching a criminal investigation shortly after. The Justice Department also began assessing the situation for possible federal charges.
<pInvestigators have identified several individuals during their inquiry, leading to arrests soon after the incident as they sought to determine those directly responsible for the assault.
<pThe case has garnered nationwide attention, highlighting the risks journalists face when covering politically charged protests. With indictments now secured, prosecutors are gearing up to advance the case to its next stage.
