Lee Zeldin attacker revolving door release thanks to leftist policies

While giving a stump speech in Perinton, New York, Republican candidate for governor, Lee Zeldin was assaulted by a man with a "sharp object" Thursday evening. He was charged with a felony and was set free within hours of his arrest, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. 

Zeldin correctly predicted the attacker, identified as David G. Jakubonis, 43, of Fairport, NY, would be released after being charged with attempted assault of the second degree.

Jakubonis [pronounced 'Jackass"] was arraigned in Perinton Town Court, not far from the local McDonalds.

"His words as he tried to stab me a few hours ago were ‘you’re done’, but several attendees, including @EspositoforNY, quickly jumped into action & tackled the guy," Zeldin tweeted early Friday. "Law enforcement was on the scene within minutes. The attacker will likely be instantly released under NY’s laws."

Because NY's laws are instituted by the Left who have been in power since 2006.

Zeldin was giving a speech about bail reform at a Veterans of Foreign Wars post when the alleged assault happened. 

Jakubonis was tackled by AMVETS national Director Joe Chenelly, according to witnesses.

"His right hand came up, I assume out of his pocket, and he had a blade on his hand," Chenelly told Fox News Digital. "His fingers were like two finger holes in the blade and lunged at the congressman. And Congressman Zeldin blocked the first lunge. And then as he tried to lunge again, I grabbed him from behind and tackled him down to the ground and held him on the ground," Chenelly said.

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Zeldin released a statement after the attack that said: "Thank you to everyone who reached out following tonight’s attack in Fairport. Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him. I’m ok, and @EspositoforNY, and all other attendees are safe. The attacker is in custody. Grateful for the attendees who stepped up quickly to assist and the law enforcement officers who quickly responded. I’m as resolute as ever to do my part to make NY safe again."

So the custody looks more perfunctory than effective.

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