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Man Pleads Not Guilty in Assault on Trump Protester

10/22/2025

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  • Michael J. Curll pleaded not guilty to felony assault and battery for allegedly attacking Jonathan Silveira, who wore an inflatable Donald Trump costume at a "No Kings" rally in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
  • Video evidence shows Curll kicking Silveira and putting him in a headlock.
  • Silveira said he was peacefully counter-protesting and described Curll as approaching him aggressively.
  • Curll's next court hearing is set for December 2.