Protester arrested outside President Donald Trump’s rally accused of throwing an egg

CEDAR RAPIDS - A protester outside of President Donald Trump's campaign rally is accused of throwing an egg at and assaulting a man.

Cedar Rapids public safety spokesman Greg Buelow said a Cedar Rapids police officer heard a commotion in the 400 block of First Avenue East around 6:18 p.m. Wednesday. The officer saw a woman, later identified as Anne M. Seifert, 22, of Cedar Rapids throw an egg at a man, hitting him in the chest. Seifert then charged the man, punched him several times and kicked him in both of his shins, Buelow said.

The officer said the man did not hit Seifert or try to defend himself.

Investigation into the matter revealed that the 43-year-old man had walked over to the protesters and was filming them when he and Seifert got into a verbal argument that escalated into the alleged assault. Seifert allegedly told police she was upset because she felt the man had come across the street to provoke her and the other protesters.

Seifert was arrested and faces one count of assault.

Buelow said four people were cited for peddling at President Donald Trump's rally and 17 protesters were escorted out of the event.

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