Florida Congressman Assaulted at Sundance Film Festival Party
- Utah police arrested Christian Young, 28, on January 21, 2024, following an assault on U.S.
- Representative Frost reported being physically assaulted by Young, confirming the incident on his X account.
- The Park city Police Department released a probable cause statement detailing the incident.
Assault on Congressman Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival
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Utah police arrested Christian Young, 28, on January 21, 2024, following an assault on U.S. Representative Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Florida) at the Sundance Film Festival. The incident occurred after Young allegedly made racist comments to other attendees at a Creative Artists Agency party.
The Incident and Arrest
Representative Frost reported being physically assaulted by Young, confirming the incident on his X account. Young was taken into custody and charged with assault. According to police reports, the assault followed a series of racially charged remarks directed at other patrons of the party.
The Park city Police Department released a probable cause statement detailing the incident. Park City Police Department – Sundance Assault Arrest
Christian young and Charges
Christian Young, a resident of West Haven, Utah, faces charges related to the assault on Representative Frost. The specific charges include simple assault, a Class B misdemeanor in Utah. Utah Code – Simple Assault
Court records indicate Young was booked into the summit County Jail. Summit County Jail Information
Maxwell Alejandro Frost’s Response
Representative frost publicly acknowledged the assault on X, stating he was “okay” following the incident. He did not provide further details about his injuries. Frost is the first openly gay Afro-Cuban member of Congress, representing Florida’s 10th congressional district.
I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to win. I’m okay, but this is a scary reminder that political violence is real.We need to stand up to hate and intimidation.
Sundance Film Festival Security
the incident prompted discussions about security measures at the sundance Film Festival. Festival organizers and local law enforcement are reviewing protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has not released a public statement regarding the incident at their party.
The Sundance Institute released a statement emphasizing their commitment to safety and inclusivity. Sundance Institute Press Releases
Update as of January 25, 2026
As of January 25, 2026, court records confirm Christian Young’s case remains active. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for February 15,2026. No further arrests related to the incident have been reported. Representative Frost has not issued further public statements regarding the case. Utah State Courts