Published 22:17 IST, August 23rd 2020

Deputies: Trump supporter punches Biden fan in sign dispute

A Florida supporter of President Donald Trump has been charged with a misdemeanor after deputies say he punched a Joe Biden supporter in a dispute between the neighbors over their yard signs.

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A Florida supporter of President Donald Trump has been charged with a misdemear after deputies say he punched a Joe Biden supporter in a dispute between neighbors over ir yard signs.

Daytona Beach News-Journal reports that Anthony “Tony” Vullo, 55, is charged with misdemear battery after Volusia County sheriff's deputies say he punched his 48-year-old neighbor, Joseph Lebert, on Friday outside ir homes in DeBary.

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According to court records, Vullo h pulled up Lebert's Biden sign and tossed it into Lebert's yard. Vullo told reporters he did it because Lebert h put up his sign to block his Trump sign.

Lebert confronted Vullo and Vullo punched him in face, deputies and a neighbor say. Vullo told paper that Lebert swung at him first.

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Vullo was released from jail Saturday and ordered to stay away from Lebert.

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22:17 IST, August 23rd 2020