A violent confrontation occurred at the University of Michigan on Sunday when a supporter of Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed attacked a young Jewish conservative during a campus free-speech event.
What happened
The incident began when the victim, Liz Benichou, asked the attacker about the compatibility of Islam with Western values, specifically asking what would happen if she walked around in Iran dressed as she was. The question prompted the attacker to lunge at Benichou, violently shoving her to the ground and sparking a profanity-laced outburst.
As bystanders attempted to intervene, the attacker continued to threaten Benichou, saying she would do it again and even claiming she should have killed her when she had the chance. The attacker was eventually taken into custody by University of Michigan police, processed, and released pending warrant authorization.
Benichou suffered a lower-back injury during the assault and intends to press charges. She later released a statement describing the attack and thanking the officers who intervened, saying she was grateful for their protection and vowed not to be intimidated or silenced by the incident.
