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Woman Charged After Assaulting Elderly Man in Florida

5/24/2025

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Laura Garrett, 33, has been charged with multiple offenses after a shocking incident in Florida, where she allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man sporting a "Make America Great Again" hat. The charges include battery against an elderly person, battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest, as she reportedly doused the victim with a drink and clashed with law enforcement during her apprehension.

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Story summary

Laura Garrett, 33, has been charged with multiple offenses after a shocking incident in Florida, where she allegedly assaulted a 72-year-old man sporting a "Make America Great Again" hat. The charges include battery against an elderly person, battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest, as she reportedly doused the victim with a drink and clashed with law enforcement during her apprehension.