Friday, May 23, 2025
Emily Gabriella Sommer (32) was arrested in connection with an 8 May incident during which she allegedly spit on former US Attorney Edward R. Martin Jr. Sommer is charged with one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding a government official. On 8 May then-Interim US Attorney Martin was conducting an on-camera interview on the street in front of his office. During the interview Sommer approached Martin and stated words to the effect of, "Who in the f-- are you?" Martin turned to face Sommer. Sommer then said, "Are you Ed Martin? You are. Ed Martin." Sommer lunged at Martin and spit on his shoulder. Sommer then walked away and yelled, "You are a disgusting man. F--- you, Ed Martin. My name is Emily Gabriella Sommer, and you are served." US Marshals located Sommer and placed her under arrest on 22 May. A complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. |
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USMS criminal complaint: Link One Edward R. Martin Jr is a supporter of the insurgents who attacked the Nation's capitol on 6 Jan 2021 and is himself under investigation by the DC Bar: Link Two Comments
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