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Man Held Without Bail in Assault on Rep. Maxwell Frost at Sundance Event

Frost says the assailant invoked deportation before punching him, then shouted racist slurs while fleeing.

Overview

  • Police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Christian Joel Young, who was arrested after forcing his way into a private CAA party at Park City’s High West Saloon.
  • Young faces counts including aggravated burglary and assault, with one charge alleging assault on an elected official, according to court and police records.
  • Investigators say Young had been refused entry, jumped a fence to get in, and possessed a Sundance pass not issued in his name.
  • Frost reported he is physically okay and thanked venue security and Park City police; officers said a woman at the event was also assaulted.
  • A judge ordered Young held without bail, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, and the Sundance Institute condemned the attack.