Charges dropped against Gold Star father who disrupted State of the Union

Mar 20

Karah Rucker Anchor

By Karah Rucker (Anchor), Brock Koller (Senior Producer), William Jackson (Producer), Ian Kennedy (Video Editor)

Charges have been dropped against the father of a Marine killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, who was arrested for interrupting President Biden’s State of the Union address. A group of Republican lawmakers had come forward in his defense, demanding that the charges be dismissed.

On Tuesday, March 19, Rep. Darrell Issa wrote a letter to Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger, requesting that charges against Steve Nikoui be dropped.

“Mr. Nikoui’s arrest for emotionally expressing his grief and seeking acknowledgment for his son’s sacrifice during the State of the Union — where he called out, ‘Abbey Gate! Kareem Nikoui! Second Battalion, First Marines!’ — highlighted a profound disconnect between the sacrifices made by our service members and the recognition they deserve,” Issa stated.

Issa added that, despite the interruption, Nikoui’s outburst was a plea for the acknowledgment of the pain and sacrifice endured by the families of the 13 service members who lost their lives, urging for understanding and compassion in handling the case.

Tags: Afghanistan, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Marine Corps, Mike Johnson, State of the Union

[KARAH RUCKER]

CHARGES HAVE BEEN DROPPED AGAINST THE FATHER OF A MARINE WHO WAS KILLED DURING THE UNITED STATES’ WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN IN 2021 — AFTER HE SHOUTED HIS SON’S NAME AT PRESIDENT BIDEN DURING THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. HERE’S HOW IT SOUNDED.

AFTER BEING WARNED SEVERAL TIMES BY CAPITOL POLICE TO STOP SHOUTING — STEVE NIKOUI (NI-KOO-Y) WAS REMOVED FROM THE HOUSE CHAMBER AND ARRESTED.

AUTHORITIES SAY DISRUPTING CONGRESS IS ILLEGAL.

HOWEVER ON TUESDAY NIGHT – IT WAS LEARNED D.C.’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS DROPPED ALL CHARGES AGAINST THE GOLD STAR FATHER.

OFFICIALS WITH THE Attorney general’s OFFICE TELLING FOX NEWS IT DECIDED NOT TO PROSECUTE THIS TIME JUST AS THEY HAVE IN CASES WITH OTHER PROTESTERS IN THE PAST.

NIKOUI (NI-KOO-Y) WAS REPORTED TO BE “THRILLED AND HUMBLED” OVER THE NEWS.