Nick Fuentes charged with battery after pepper spray incident at his Illinois home

Nick Fuentes, a far-right influencer, faces a battery charge for allegedly spraying a woman with pepper spray at his Illinois home. The incident occurred after Marla Rose, 57, visited his house to record a response to his viral social media post. Rose reported that Fuentes pushed her onto the concrete and damaged her phone. Although she had no visible injuries, her eyes were watery. Fuentes was arrested in late November and is scheduled to appear in court on December 19. Following his controversial post, Fuentes claimed he received death threats and faced unannounced visitors at his home. Rose had previously shared his address online, prompting her visit. Fuentes has not publicly commented on the incident.