Trump DOJ Ally SPAT ON — Charges Filed

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Left-wing activist Emily Gabriella Sommer now faces up to 8 years in federal prison after proudly boasting on social media about spitting on former US Attorney Ed Martin during a live Newsmax interview.

Key Takeaways

  • Emily Gabriella Sommer has been charged with federal assault for spitting on former interim DC US Attorney Ed Martin during a live Newsmax broadcast on May 8, 2025.
  • Sommer faces up to 8 years in prison for “assaulting, resisting, or impeding a government official” after she approached Martin, hurled expletives, and spat on him.
  • The activist publicly claimed responsibility on social media under the username “Lefttits,” which led to her identification and arrest by US Marshals on May 22, 2025.
  • Sommer’s court appearance was marked by disruptive behavior requiring deputies to physically remove her before she later apologized to the judge.
  • Martin, though no longer DC’s US Attorney, continues to work in the Trump administration leading the DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group investigating agency abuses.

Leftist Activist Faces Serious Federal Charges

The Department of Justice has filed federal assault charges against Washington, DC resident Emily Gabriella Sommer after she allegedly spat on former interim US Attorney Edward Martin Jr. during a televised interview on May 8, 2025. The confrontation occurred while Martin was conducting a Newsmax interview discussing the recent withdrawal of his nomination as permanent US Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Trump. According to court documents, Sommer approached Martin in public, verbally accosted him, and deliberately spat on his shoulder before announcing her identity and fleeing the scene.

Investigators identified Sommer through her own social media posts where she boasted about the incident under the username “@EmilyGabriellaS” with the display name “Lefttits.” The US Marshals Service arrested Sommer on May 22, charging her with assaulting, resisting, or impeding a government official—a federal offense that carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison. The case marks an unusual prosecution for spitting, which law enforcement typically pursues only in cases involving aggravating circumstances or targeting of government officials.

Vulgar Confrontation Captured on Live Television

According to the criminal complaint filed by Assistant US Attorney Jacob Green, Sommer approached Martin during his live interview and aggressively confronted him. Multiple sources report that Sommer began the encounter by demanding, “Who in the f— are you?” before recognizing Martin and confirming his identity. She then launched into a profanity-laced tirade against the former federal prosecutor before physically assaulting him by spitting directly onto his person.

“You are a disgusting man. F— you, Ed Martin. My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served,” Sommer declared before spitting on Martin’s shoulder and walking away, according to the Justice Department complaint filed in federal court,” stated Department of Justice.

The brazen nature of the assault, conducted in full view of television cameras and proudly claimed on social media afterward, demonstrated a remarkable level of premeditation and lack of concern for legal consequences. Law enforcement officials noted that Sommer’s decision to announce her full name during the assault and later claim credit online significantly simplified their investigation, leading to her swift identification and arrest just two weeks after the incident.

Courthouse Chaos and Martin’s Continued Service

Sommer’s disruptive behavior continued during her initial court appearance, where she reportedly caused multiple disturbances requiring physical intervention from court security. Deputies were forced to physically carry Sommer from the courtroom after she repeatedly interrupted proceedings. Following a cooling-off period, she eventually apologized to the federal magistrate judge for her conduct, which allowed for her conditional release pending trial rather than immediate detention.

While Martin’s nomination as permanent US Attorney for DC was withdrawn amid controversy over his past work defending January 6 defendants and appearances on Russian state media, President Trump subsequently appointed him to lead the Department of Justice’s newly formed Weaponization Working Group. In this role, Martin is tasked with investigating allegations of politically motivated abuses within federal law enforcement agencies, a position that has kept him in the public eye despite his departure from the US Attorney’s Office.

Growing Trend of Leftist Political Violence

This case represents the latest in a disturbing pattern of physical confrontations initiated by left-wing activists against Trump administration officials and supporters. Conservative commentators have noted the stark contrast between the swift federal prosecution of Sommer and the often-lenient treatment afforded to those who have physically harassed conservatives in public spaces. The Department of Justice’s decision to pursue serious federal charges sends a clear message that physical assaults against government officials will not be tolerated, regardless of political motivation.

The Sommer case emerges as Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox News host and New York judge, takes over as interim US Attorney for DC following Martin’s departure. Pirro has pledged to aggressively prosecute cases involving attacks on public officials and political violence, signaling a potential shift in how the office handles such cases. For now, Sommer remains free on conditional release but faces a preliminary hearing next month where prosecutors will present their evidence supporting the federal assault charges that could send her to prison for nearly a decade.