David Jakubonis, a man who climbed a platform at a campaign rally to accost former Rep. Lee Zelden, has pleaded guilty to assaulting the New York gubernatorial candidate.
was drunk and was trying to get to the microphone. In October, he was released from jail to an alcohol treatment program.In an email, he said,"This disposition is a positive result for Congressman Zeldin as a crime victim, a good result for David Jakubonis, a disabled and decorated veteran, who has demonstrated great resolve in his recovery efforts, a good result for veterans who deserve to have their special equities considered in a circumstance like this.
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