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Michael Curll Charged with Assault at Trump Rally

10/24/2025

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Michael Curll, 36, has been charged with assaulting Jonathan Silveira at a "No Kings" rally in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
The incident was captured on video by Silveira's girlfriend, showing Curll tackling Silveira from behind.
Silveira said he was not seeking confrontation and was simply showing support for Trump.
Curll pleaded not guilty, claiming Silveira instigated the fight, and he faces multiple unrelated charges with a December pretrial hearing.

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Michael Curll, 36, has been charged with assaulting Jonathan Silveira at a "No Kings" rally in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
The incident was captured on video by Silveira's girlfriend, showing Curll tackling Silveira from behind.
Silveira said he was not seeking confrontation and was simply showing support for Trump.
Curll pleaded not guilty, claiming Silveira instigated the fight, and he faces multiple unrelated charges with a December pretrial hearing.