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Filmed Touching Hair Leads to Assault Conviction | Washington DC News
Bryan Betancur, already pardoned for January 6th, just got convicted of simple assault after secretly filming himself touching a woman’s hair on a train — the video went viral and led to her reporting him. The judge found the prosecution’s case solid, citing the victim’s testimony that the act made her feel paranoid in public. Metadata from social media tied him to the video, and despite already serving time in an orange jumpsuit since April, he now faces up to 180 days — plus more time if prosecutors push. On top of this, he’s also battling separate stalking charges. The ruling underscores…
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