Florida woman charged with felony after allegedly assaulting 73-year-old during Charlie Kirk vigil
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Chaos erupted at a vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk when a Florida woman allegedly shoved a 73-year-old organizer to the ground, sparking a felony arrest.

The incident happened as “The Villages MAGA Club,” an organization at a Central Florida retirement community known as “America’s Friendliest Hometown,” held a vigil Sunday in honor of Kirk at a local medical center.

Arrest records state Courtney Beth Anderson, 56, showed up to the solemn gathering, “yelling and holding up her middle finger to everyone at the event,” affiliate FOX 35 Orlando reported.

Courtney Beth Anderson, 56

Courtney Beth Anderson, 56, was booked into jail on felony charges after the alleged assault. ( )

President Donald Trump has made previous appearances at The Villages, which is considered one of the largest retirement communities in the world and a Republican stronghold.

During a 2020 rally in the community, Trump drew more than 10,000 supporters. 

The Villages also hosted one of MAGA’s biggest inauguration bashes for Trump in January.

The community also has a “Democratic Club,” though it only had about 1,500 members as of January.

Fox News Digital’s Kaylee Holland and Matt Leach contributed to this report.

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