Spartanburg County, SC Councilman Monier Abusaft, 36, arrested Thursday by USC Upstate Police for third-degree assault and battery at the NAACP’s Black History Month Festival on Feb. 28.
Incident Details
Bonded out on $1,000 personal recognizance; no victim contact ordered. Abusaft claims the man was “banging into me,” says he grabbed hands off and bystanders intervened. Victim disputes this, noting quick escalation.
Context and Prior
Misdemeanor charge (max 30 days jail/$500 fine). His second such arrest—2025 trash can dispute charge dismissed after witnesses recanted. Spartanburg County: No comment as it’s outside their ops. NAACP chair Michael Brown: Event positive overall, promotes unity.
Abusaft, a local attorney eyeing state rep run, serves District 1 through 2029. Tense Upstate news—public servant’s pattern raises eyebrows. Thoughts?
