White-haired Long Island politician who allegedly beat down rival during government meeting denies charges
A 68-year-old white-haired Long Island politician, Thomas Lohmann, pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges for allegedly punching fellow Smithtown Town Board member Thomas McCarthy during a closed-door meeting on April 7. Lohmann's attorney asserts his innocence, while the judge denied a protective order, citing their long working relationship. A witness from the meeting supported Lohmann's account but did not confirm seeing the alleged punch. Prosecutors say McCarthy was treated for injuries consistent with the assault claim, and body cam footage exists, though full evidence review is pending.
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Long Island exclusive details White-haired Long Island politician who allegedly beat down rival during government meeting denies charges By Brandon Cruz Published April 28, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET A white-haired Long Island politician who allegedly socked a political rival during a closed-door government meeting stood stone-faced in court Tuesday as he dodged an order of protection against his colleague. Thomas Lohmann, 68, pleaded not guilty to charges he attacked fellow Smithtown Town Board member Thomas McCarthy, also 68, during an April 7 meeting — with Judge Alonzo Jacobs rejecting a request from the alleged victim for the protective order.
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