Michigan State Representative Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was arrested early Thursday morning by Lansing police after allegedly chasing an adult dancer from his home with a firearm. The incident, which occurred around 2:25 a.m., involved reports of possible gunshots. Friske, a Republican lawmaker and gun-rights supporter, is also facing a sexual assault investigation related to the incident. His campaign has requested prayers and emphasized his commitment to exercising his Second Amendment rights. He has since been released from jail, and charges are expected to be announced upon his arraignment, which is scheduled for either Friday or Saturday.
Rep. Neil Friske, a conservative state lawmaker in Michigan, is facing a sexual assault investigation after he was arrested just before 3 a.m. Thursday in Lansing. https://t.co/ys3iIvqC0f
Cops Seek Sexual Assault, Weapons Charges for Trump-Loving Lawmaker Michigan Republican State House Rep. Neil Friske More: https://t.co/cLsROLJBXo https://t.co/8zX4OhKxBe
Police arrest Republican lawmaker. This is so wild! https://t.co/0BL2LaehIc
BREAKING: State Rep. Neil Friske has been released from jail in Lansing. https://t.co/dIIVfUyWGl
2028 Presidential Run? MI Representative Neil Friske Allegedly Chases Stripper While Firing Gun https://t.co/h3cpZN0BaS
Republican legislator in Michigan gets arrested for chasing a stripper out of his home with a gun. Police were responding to a shots fired report. He says he was only practicing his 2nd Amendment rights and this is a deep state plot. https://t.co/xEOZSs6AOx
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BREAKING: Michigan Republican state Rep. Neil Friske was arrested early Thursday morning after he reportedly,... chased a stripper down a street near his home with a gun at 2AM,... after a "disagreement" https://t.co/MyD6gQeM8t https://t.co/nkbGUjNmnV
Police arrested a Republican lawmaker early Thursday while responding to reports of possible gunshots in Michigan's capital city, authorities said. https://t.co/yopWA6CBCJ
GOP Michigan rep and gun-rights supporter Neil Friske accused of chasing a stripper while firing a gun His arrest “stems from allegations that he sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and then chased her with a firearm. This must be what #MAGA means https://t.co/ZFrmtY1Bwh
Police arrested Michigan state Rep. Neil Friske early Thursday while responding to reports of possible gunshots in Lansing, authorities say. https://t.co/9yCOneapgE
GOP Michigan rep and gun-rights supporter Neil Friske accused of chasing a stripper while firing a gun https://t.co/LPIQwpBRDB https://t.co/a1G86UZUer
“Friske, who is vying for reelection in November, posted on X shortly before his arrest on Thursday morning criticizing his opponent Parker Fairbairn for being a RINO (Republican in Name Only) and making it “clear that he will work with the Democrats.” 🤦♂️ https://t.co/hitdpoTLOj
NEW Michigan state Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was arrested early Thursday morning after he reportedly chased a stripper with a gun after a disagreement the two had. According to initial reports from the Lansing-based MIRS News, Friske was arrested by the Lansing Police… https://t.co/woJsBTTT2B
Michigan Republican arrested after reports of gunshots in middle of the night https://t.co/k6J9FyZi5U
FRISKY FRISKE? Michigan State Rep. Neil Friske (R) arrested at 2:25 a.m. by Lansing police after allegedly chasing adult dancer from his home with a firearm. Friske campaign asks for “prayers,” says Friske is “always exercising his 2nd Amendment right.” https://t.co/xIaydVazYB
Republican arrested in Michigan: Everything we know https://t.co/lBKE4dr6gI https://t.co/4huqx02j9P
You can't make this shit up: MIGOP legislator (and the son of an actual honest to god Nazi) arrested in Lansing chasing a stripper while brandishing a gun https://t.co/Tg8eck5mG8
Rep. Neil Friske was arrested by Lansing police last night and remains in the city's jail. Charges will not be released until he's arraigned either Friday or Saturday. https://t.co/1L6ffZul8y