The Haitian Bridge Alliance, a nonprofit immigrant advocacy group, has filed a complaint seeking criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Senator JD Vance, claiming that the Republican presidential duo has incited threats and harassment against the Haitian population of Springfield, Ohio. The complaint filed on Tuesday with the Clark County Municipal Court argues that Trump and Vance have deliberately advanced claims of migrants killing and eating pets in the city—claims that Ohio officials have contradicted and debunked.
According to the document, the HBA and the community it represents are invoking private-citizen rights to file charges given the perceived lack of actions by local prosecutors.
“Like those who falsely shout ‘fire!’ in a crowded theater, Trump and Vance do not color within the lines of the First Amendment. They commit criminal acts,” the HBA said.
“HBA filed this criminal charge to hold Trump and Vance accountable for the devastating harm they caused our community in Springfield and has impacted Haitians around the United States,” HBA Executive Director Guerline Jozef continued in a separate statement. “Thirty-three bomb threats have been alleged across Springfield within the last two weeks. Hospitals, schools, universities, and government offices were all evacuated after receiving racially charged threats. Springfield government officials and their families received threats. Trump and Vance’s lies have harmed the Springfield community, and their lies have violated criminal law.” […]
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