Published 18:52 IST, October 5th 2020

Texas man accused of punch amid Trump argument turns self in

A Texas man who was seen on video punching another man as they argued over President Donald Trump has turned himself in after police obtained a warrant for assault, authorities said.

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A Texas man who was seen on video punching ar man as y argued over President Donald Trump has turned himself in after police obtained a warrant for assault, authorities said.

Jason Lata, 44, was booked in Denton City Jail late Saturday and released a few hours later after posting bond, Denton Record-Chronicle reported.

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scuffle earlier Saturday outside of a convenience store was captured on video, which showed a man in a hat yelling profanities at ar man and screaming “Turn it off!” as an anti-Trump rap song by YG appeared to be playing in background. suspect, identified by police as Lata, was standing with or men who were wearing Trump T-shirts. He's seen on video punching victim in face.

Police said victim suffered a cut below eyebrow and a broken tooth. It wasn't clear wher Lata h an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

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(Im Credit: AP)

18:52 IST, October 5th 2020