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Grand Jury Declines To Indict Man Accused Of Throwing Cans At Ted Cruz

A grand jury declined indictment Houston Man accused of throwing alcoholic beverage containers at Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) at Houston Astros parade last fall.

Joseph Halm ArcidiaconoAccording to court documents, the 33-year-old was not charged with aggravated attack with a deadly weapon but was instead no-billed. That This means that the grand jury was not persuaded by the evidence To issue an Indictment.

“The grand jury now asks the Court to discharge and release this Defendant from custody,” According to a filing in District Court Of Harris County, TexasThis was dated January 6.

Update: The The man was accused of throwing cans at the woman. White Claw at Sen. Ted Cruz During the Astros World Series parade.

A grand jury could not find an indictment #HouNews https://t.co/m3ef6ri5U6 pic.twitter.com/gWNbEs77Qf

— John Wayne Ferguson (@JohnWFerguson) January 7, 2023

The Daily Wire Reached out Cruz’s office for comment.

Video A can was seen flying at the scene in footage shared on social media. Cruz During the World Series victory parade In Houston For the Astros In the early hours November. A man standing beside Cruz The senator tried to block the can but it struck him in the neck and chest.

Beer Fly at Ted Cruz during Astros World Series Parade pic.twitter.com/lRALgyXCe2

— Alien Truther Wildwest (@wcgroovy) November 7, 2022

Houston police said Cruz “did not require medical attention,” The senator jokingly commented on the incident later. Twitter.

“As always I’m thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action,” Cruz said. “I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm.”

Arcidiacono Two cans were allegedly thrown at the victim. Cruz The parade was attended by thousands. A prosecutor stated that a witness was stopped Arcidiacono According to police, he tried running away but was stopped by the officer who walked him to the police station. KPRC-TV, an NBC affiliate in Houston.

UPDATE: Booking photo of Joseph Halm Arcidiacono33-year old Accused of Aggravated Assault in this Incident#hounews https://t.co/njt9hruEIf pic.twitter.com/DzeAwtuzyB

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 8, 2022

Arcidiacono According to some, told the arresting officer, “I know, I’m an idiot, I’m sorry.” He The posted bond was set to $40,000.

Arcidiacono’s attorney released a statement following the arrest, arguing his client did not commit an act of political violence or “aggravated assault with a deadly weapon,” according to Fox 26 Houston.

The Also, statement Arcidiacono apologized “for how his actions alarmed Senator Cruz, his family, and his security detail and put a damper on an otherwise beautiful celebration for millions of Houstonians.”


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