Video Shows Assault During Anti-ICE Protest In Minneapolis

Edited on 12-30-25 to reflect the criminal complaint being released, reflecting the lesser charges.

A St. Cloud man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a protester in Minneapolis this weekend. The man was held in the Hennepin County Jail on a single charge of 3rd degree assault, which can carry a punishment of "imprisonment for not more than five years or to payment of a fine of not more than $10,000, or both." A portion of the alleged assault, as well as what happened in the moments before and after the incident were caught on video.

Official Criminal Complaint Released By Hennepin County

The official criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County Court was released this afternoon (12/30/25), and Zak X was charged with 5th Degree Assault. According to the Minnesota Revisor website, 5th Degree Assault is a misdemeanor offense. The maximum sentence for 5th degree assault is listed as many as 90 days imprisonment and/or a $1,000 fine.

According to the criminal complaint online:

..."Officers were dispatched to Fort Snelling, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who stated that he was struck by a male identified as ZAK X, Defendant.

Officers recovered video surveillance of the incident. The video clearly depicts the Defendant approaching the victim from behind while the victim is facing away.

The Defendant is observed balling his fist and delivering multiple uppercut punches to the victim in a blind-side attack. As a result of the blows, the victim falls to the ground. The victim is observed to have injuries on his face post assault."

Zak X's next court appearance is an arraignment hearing scheduled for January 22nd.

The original post from 12/29/25 is below.

Protesting An Anti-ICE Protest

Zak X, a social media personality known by some for his social media videos shot in St. Cloud, was arrested on Saturday afternoon after allegedly assaulting an individual who was protesting ICE.

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A portion of the protest was captured on video, in which a male carrying an American Flag, presumed to be Zak X, can be seen coming up behind an individual wearing a red jacket and punching them. Later in the same video, the individual who was punched gets up and starts to go after the person who was holding the American flag in a grassy area. A second punch was then thrown by the same male who threw the first punch, which knocked the person in the red jacket down to the ground.

More punches were thrown in the direction of another protestor before the male, who is believed to be Zak X, was pushed away.

You can watch the online video below, which is in Spanish and contains violence as well as possible language not appropriate for children.

3rd Degree Assault - Minnesota Statute

According to the Minnesota Rivisor website, 3rd Degree Assault, which is listed under Zak X's online booking photo, carries the possible punishment of up to 5 years inprisonment and or a fine of up to $10,000, or both. (On 12/30/25 the charges were amended to 5th degree assault)

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It's unclear if Zak X has an attorney, and information used in this story came from the Hennepin County Jail Roster, which can change.

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