Utahn accused of punching Florida congressman is charged with assault

A Utah man accused of punching a Florida congressman at a Sundance party and telling him “we will deport you" has been charged with assault.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 476

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against the Centerville man accused of punching a Florida congressman at a Sundance party and telling him “we will deport you.” Officials say he could face tougher penalties if convicted under Utah’s hate crimes law.

The Summit County Attorney’s Office on Tuesday charged Christian Joel Young, 28, with aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony and two counts of assault, a class A misdemeanor.

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