Man Sets Self on Fire in Protest Outside Trump Trial
Extreme Act of Protest
April 19, 2023
In a shocking act of protest, Max Azzarello, a 37-year-old investigative researcher from St. Augustine, Florida, set himself on fire outside the Trump trial in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon.
Witnesses describe seeing Azzarello standing in the chilly afternoon air, throwing pamphlets into the air before dousing himself with an accelerant and igniting it. Paramedics rushed to the scene and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he is currently being treated for severe burns.
According to social media posts attributed to Azzarello, he was protesting the "injustice" of the Trump trial and the "corrupt" political system in the United States. His act of self-immolation has sparked a heated debate online, with some expressing sympathy for his plight while others condemn his actions as reckless and dangerous.
Azzarello, who previously worked as a journalist in New Jersey, has a history of activism. He has been involved in various protest movements, including the Occupy Wall Street protests and the anti-Trump demonstrations following the 2016 election.
The Trump trial, which is currently underway in Manhattan federal court, is expected to last several months. The former president is facing charges of tax fraud, bank fraud, and campaign finance violations. The trial has garnered significant media attention and has been the subject of intense public debate and scrutiny.
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