Politics & Government
Ocasio-Cortez 'Stalker' Arrested Again For Visiting Her Office
A Queens man was arrested for visiting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office in Jackson Heights again, violating a restraining order.

JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS — A Queens man was arrested Wednesday for visiting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's office in Jackson Heights, violating a restraining order.
South Jamaica resident Douala Hashi, 31, was charged with stalking and criminal contempt for flouting an order of protection by visiting Ocasio-Cortez's district office on Tuesday, according to news reports.
Hashi rang the bell and said, "I want a meeting with the congresswoman," and was asked to leave, according to ABC7.
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Hashi first showed up at the congresswoman's office on June 2, according to ABC7.
He was arrested nearly two weeks later for trespassing in the building where Ocasio-Cortez has her office.
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Judge Jerry Iannece on Thursday warned Hashi to stay away from Ocasio-Cortez and two aides, according to the New York Daily News. The judge also ordered a psychiatric evaluation.
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