Attorney Musca Discusses Violence at Town Hall Meetings Over Healthcare Debate
Healthcare reform has been at the top of the headlines over the past couple of months. Local governments have hosted town hall meetings to engage its residents in the debate and Miami has been no different. However, at a protest on the issues a man decided to strike another with opposing viewpoints.
The Defendant, 56 year old Raul Anasagasti, allegedly pulled his truck up to a group of protestors supporting healthcare reform. Words were exchanged with the victim, 65-year old Luis Perrero. Anasagasti is accused of then punching out the elderly man. Perrero lie unconscious for a period of five minutes.
During the altercation, bystanders removed the defendant's keys from his running vehicle to prevent him from leaving the scene. Miami Police were called to the location and arrested Anasagasti on charges of battery on a person 65 years of age or older. The defendant claims his innocence and that he acted in self defense.
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