Anti-ICE Dad Charged After Shoving Reporter at Protest

Ostroushko family claims they are 'non-violent' despite video evidence of assault

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:20pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered camera lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the violence against a journalist covering a protest.The attack on a TPUSA reporter during an anti-ICE protest exposes the growing dangers journalists face when covering politically-charged events.Minneapolis Today

A Minnesota father, Chris Ostroushko, has been charged along with his wife and daughter after a viral video showed him shoving a conservative TPUSA reporter, Savanah Hernandez, to the ground during an anti-ICE protest. Despite the family's claims of being 'non-violent,' the incident left Hernandez with a concussion and multiple sprains, prompting an FBI investigation.

Why it matters

The case highlights the growing tensions and risks journalists face when covering politically charged protests, especially from those who claim to be non-violent while engaging in acts of aggression. It also raises questions about the ability of law enforcement to maintain order and protect the rights of both protesters and members of the press.

The details

In the video, Ostroushko's daughter Paige is seen blowing a whistle loudly at Hernandez, which may have constituted assault. When Hernandez tried to block Paige, Chris Ostroushko then shoved Hernandez to the ground. Ostroushko claims he was defending his family, but the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office has recommended charges against all three family members in connection with the assault of a journalist.

  • On April 11, 2026, the incident occurred outside the Whipple building in Minnesota during an 'F*** ICE' protest.
  • On April 17, 2026, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office recommended charges against the Ostroushko family.

The players

Chris Ostroushko

A Minnesota father who was caught on camera shoving conservative reporter Savanah Hernandez to the ground during an anti-ICE protest.

Savanah Hernandez

A reporter for Turning Point USA who was covering the 'F*** ICE' protest when she was assaulted by the Ostroushko family.

Paige Marie Ostroushko

The daughter of Chris Ostroushko who was seen blowing a whistle loudly at Hernandez, which may have constituted assault.

Lorenzo Amadeo Garcia

An individual also charged in connection with the assault of Savanah Hernandez.

Harmeet Dhillon

The Assistant Attorney General who confirmed the FBI has opened an investigation into the assault on Hernandez.

JD Vance

The Vice President who also confirmed the FBI investigation into the assault on Hernandez.

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What they’re saying

“We are absolutely not violent people. In fact, we tend to shy away from it.”

— Chris Ostroushko, Minnesota Father

“Yeah, I went and I sought medical attention and they did tell me that I do have a concussion and multiple sprains.”

— Savanah Hernandez, TPUSA Reporter

What’s next

The Hennepin County District Attorney's Office will decide whether to file charges against the Ostroushko family based on the recommendations from the sheriff's office. The FBI investigation into the assault on Hernandez is also ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing risks journalists face when covering politically charged protests, especially from those who claim to be non-violent while engaging in acts of aggression. It also raises concerns about the ability of law enforcement to maintain order and protect the rights of both protesters and members of the press.