Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes has been charged with battery following an alleged incident in Berwyn, Illinois, last month. The 26-year-old, is known for Controversial political viewsThe 57-year-old is accused of assault Marla RoseA local resident, when she confronted him outside her house.
Fuentes posted what appeared to be a mugshot of himself on X on Friday, following the incident, adding to the media attention surrounding his legal troubles.
Fuentes also posted swear words on X calling for his release.
Rose, whose efforts to contact Fuentes stemmed from his controversial comments on X (formerly Twitter) during the presidential election, reached out to her home on November 10. Before he rang the doorbell, Fuentes allegedly opened the door, pepper-sprayed him and yelled. Swear on it. He then took his phone and entered the house. Rose spoke to the Chicago Tribune, confirming details of the incident.
Fuentes was charged with misdemeanor battery and released from custody Nov. 27 after being fingerprinted by Berwyn police. He is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 19 in Maywood.
The incident follows Fuentes’ previous involvement in controversies, including hosting a dinner with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 2022, which drew widespread backlash. Fuentes, a prominent figure in the far-right “America First” movement, has also faced criticism for his participation in a 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Fuentes has been described as a white nationalist accused of making racist and sexist comments.
Details about the full extent of the collision have not been released.