Who is Michael J. Curll? 5 facts about man who attacked Trump supporter in Massachusetts

Michael J. Curll, 48, is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a man in an inflatable costume of Donald Trump in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Published on: Oct 26, 2025, 11:50:01 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking an individual in an inflatable costume of President Donald Trump in Swampscott, Massachusetts. The suspect, 48-year-old Michael J. Curll, has been accused of attacking Jonathan Silveira, a Trump supporter from Peabody, who was heading to a ‘No Kings’ protest. He was attacked near King’s Beach, and said he did not make it to the rally.

Michael Curll: 5 facts about man who attacked Trump supporter in Massachusetts (Fox News screenshot via @CollinRugg/X)

The protest, which started on Humphrey Street and was organized by North Shore Indivisible, saw a crowd of about 1,200 people.

“He came up behind me and kicked me,” Silveira told WHDH. “I lost my balance and I felt the pressure, but it was more like a push. That’s when I hit the pole. Then he kind of grabbed the railing, so I couldn’t get away or get off him. He was trying to get me to go to the ground, and I wasn’t going to the ground.”

Five facts to know about Michael J. Curll

Curll violently attacked Silveira, “yelling” and “screaming,” the victim alleged. "He just didn't want me there. He kept yelling and screaming," Silveira said, according to NBC10 Boston. "I kept telling him to get away from me, and he kept telling people around him that he wanted to punch me in the face."
Silveira’s girlfriend captured the incident on video. Curll’s arrest was also captured on camera. "I don't understand why he got that crazy. I was just trying to get a few laughs," Silveira said. "I thought it would be a couple of back-and-forths, you know, nothing like that."
Curll has pleaded not guilty to the crime. He pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Curll’s attorney said that it was Silveira who started the altercation, and that his client was hit in the face with a metal pole. Silveira has denied the accounts, telling NBC10 Boston, "Absolutely not. Not even close."
Curll is set to be back in court in December. He is now facing various unrelated charges in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including assault and battery, drug possession and criminal trespassing.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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