TPUSA reporter Savanah Hernandez says the Minnesota family charged with assaulting her during an anti-ICE protest has filed restraining orders against her, alleging harassment and doxing. The Ostroushko family—Christopher, DeYanna, and Paige—was indicted by a federal grand jury last month for the April 11 incident outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis. Hernandez claims the restraining orders are an attempt to prevent her from reporting on the case or entering Minnesota.
Core Facts
Hernandez, who was covering the protest, said the crowd turned hostile after learning her affiliation with Turning Point USA. She alleges the Ostroushkos assaulted her as she attempted to leave. The family has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Hernandez says the restraining orders contain inaccuracies, including misrepresenting her height as 5'9" instead of 5'4".
Deeper Context
Hernandez claims the restraining orders allege she initiated a harassment campaign against the family. She says the orders seek to ban her from posting about the family or entering Hennepin County, where the Ostroushkos reside. The case has raised questions about press freedom and legal tactics in politically charged disputes.
Opposing Perspectives
The Ostroushkos have not publicly commented on the restraining orders. Hernandez has continued to report on the case, framing the orders as an attempt to silence her. Legal experts note that restraining orders are often used in contentious cases to limit public discourse.