Politics & Government
Ocasio-Cortez 'Stalker' Sentenced To 60 Days In Jail
A South Jamaica man arrested for stalking U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will spend 60 days in jail, a judge ruled Friday.
JACKSON HEIGHTS, QUEENS — A Queens man arrested for stalking U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will spend 60 days in jail, a judge ruled Friday.
South Jamaica resident Douala Hashi, 31, was accused of flouting an order of protection by visiting Ocasio-Cortez's Jackson Heights office, according to news reports.
Hashi pleaded guilty Friday to criminal contempt, the Queens Daily Eagle reported.
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The judge also issued full order of protection preventing Hashi from approaching the congresswoman, according to the Eagle.
Hashi was previously arrested for trespassing in the building where Ocasio-Cortez has her office.
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