Former Congressional Staffer Charged with Faking Violent Anti-Trump Attack
Former congressional staffer Natalie Greene faces federal charges for allegedly staging a violent attack in New Jersey, falsely blaming anti-Trump enemies.
Western JournalFormer Congressional Staffer Charged with Faking a Politically Motivated Attack Against Herself
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Overview
Natalie Greene, a 26-year-old Rutgers law student and former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew, is charged with faking a violent attack on herself in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
On July 23, Greene falsely reported being attacked by three men who restrained her with zip ties, cut her, and wrote slurs, blaming anti-Trump enemies.
Investigators discovered Greene allegedly paid a scarification artist for her injuries and a co-conspirator searched for "zip ties near me" days before the incident.
Authorities found black zip ties in Greene's car, matching those used in the alleged attack, further linking her to the staged event.
Greene faces federal charges for conspiracy and false statements, each carrying up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. She was released on a $200,000 bond.
Analysis
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