Filmed Touching Hair Leads to Assault Conviction | Washington DC News

Bryan Betancur, already pardoned for January 6th, just got convicted of simple assault after secretly filming himself touching a woman’s hair on a train — the video went viral and led to her reporting him. The judge found the prosecution’s case solid, citing the victim’s testimony that the act made her feel paranoid in public. Metadata from social media tied him to the video, and despite already serving time in an orange jumpsuit since April, he now faces up to 180 days — plus more time if prosecutors push. On top of this, he’s also battling separate stalking charges. The ruling underscores that even covert, non-visible touch without consent can legally count as assault — and tech can be the evidence that seals the deal. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/91fc10c68e469de1