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White-haired Long Island politician who allegedly beat down rival during government meeting denies charges

Nypost · · 393 words · By Brandon Cruz
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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Thomas Lohmann, 68, pleaded not guilty to charges he attacked fellow Smithtown Town Board member Thomas McCarthy, also 68, during an April 7 meeting”
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Newsday and TikTok sources both confirm Thomas Lohmann (68) pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting fellow councilman Thomas McCarthy (68).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. The population was 116,296 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithtown,_New_York
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 27 co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Receiver of Taxes. Thomas D. McCarthy (R) since January 1, 2024.Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Smithtown broadcasts its board meetings on SGTV, the Town of Smithtown's public service television sta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithtown,_New_York
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“Judge Alonzo Jacobs rejecting a request from the alleged victim for the protective order”
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Newsday explicitly states that District Court Judge Alonzo Jacobs denied the request for a protective order, noting the two had worked together for years.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1881 United States Senate special elections in New York were held from May 31 to July 22 by the New York State Legislature to elect two U.S. senators to represent New York in the United States Sen…
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“McCarthy had accused his colleague of losing his cool after a public session and punching him in the jaw during a heated executive session inside Smithtown Town Hall”
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Multiple sources (TikTok, NewsBreak, and other web results) report that McCarthy accused Lohmann of punching/striking him during a closed-door/executive session at Town Hall.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. The population was 116,296 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in New York were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 27 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's 27 co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Smithtown council clash turns violent, 1 member charged with assault Video from Tuesday's meeting shows Councilman Tom McCarthy pushing fellow Councilman Thomas Lohmann's chair before ...
https://longisland.news12.com/2026/04/09/smithtown-council-c…
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“Smithtown Town Board member Lisa Inzerillo, who was in the room during the kerfuffle, backed-up Lohmann”
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A web search result specifically mentions that Lisa Inzerillo was in the room and backed up Lohmann, calling McCarthy 'the boy who cried wolf'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. The population was 116,296 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithtown,_New_York
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web search NEUTRAL — Smithtown Town Board member Lisa Inzerillo, who was in the room during the kerfuffle, backed-up Lohmann and called McCarthy “the boy who cried wolf” in comments to The Post — but declined to answer if…
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web search NEUTRAL — Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island.Councilman Creighton was later ousted in 2015 by Lisa Inzerillo. In the 2017 Republican primary, then-Councilman Ed W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithtown,_New_York
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“McCarthy was treated at the hospital that same night for injuries consistent with the allegations against Lohmann”
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While the incident is documented, the provided evidence does not contain a specific confirmation that McCarthy was treated at a hospital that night for injuries consistent with the allegations. The search results provided for this claim are irrelevant (e.g., a Lancet article and a different assault in Letterkenny).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sam Draper (born 28 September 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Essendon with the 1st draft pick in …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smithtown is a town in Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. The population was 116,296 at the 2020 Census. The census-designated p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithtown,_New_York
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“Lohmann was charged with misdemeanor assault”
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Newsday and other web results confirm Lohmann was charged with third-degree assault, which is a misdemeanor.
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web search NEUTRAL — Town of Smithtown video footage shows an argument erupting between councilmen Tom McCarthy and Thomas Lohmann at the end of Tuesday's town council session after Lohmann allegedly assaulted McCarthy in…
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/smithtown-councilm…
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web search NEUTRAL — Suffolk County police say Lohmann was charged Wednesday with assault. Residents expressed disappointment over the allegation.Suffolk County police confirm Lohmann is charged with assault and is schedu…
https://longisland.news12.com/smithtown-council-clash-turns-…
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“He was released on his own accord”
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Newsday reports that Lohmann was 'released without bail', which is the definition of being released on one's own recognizance.
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web search NEUTRAL — Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges that he assaulted fellow councilman and Deputy Supervisor Thomas J. McCarthy. He was charged in First District Court with thir…
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/lohmann-smithtown-…
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web search NEUTRAL — THOMAS LOHMANN Lifelong Smithtown native, Tom Lohmann has devoted nearly 42 years to protecting and serving his community. As a 20-year member of the New York Police Department (NYPD), Lohmann was awa…
https://www.smithtownny.gov/553/Thomas-W-Lohmann-Biography
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web search NEUTRAL — Personal recognizance means release from jail without paying bail, based on a promise to appear in court. Learn its legal definition, conditions, and 2026 state rules.
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“The councilman — who was absent from the first town meeting on April 23 after his arrest — is due back in court on June 10”
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Newsday reports both that Lohmann missed the April 23 meeting and that he is due back in court on June 10.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lohmann was released without bail Tuesday and ordered to return to court on June 10, according to online court records. He had been arrested earlier this month at his home. Lohmann, 68, remained on th…
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/lohmann-smithtown-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Thomas Lohmann and Thomas McCarthy took their usual seats at Tuesday's Smithtown Town board meeting after a dustup last month.The two had an animated discussion with the sound on the video turned off.…
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/smithtown-town-boa…
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web search NEUTRAL — THOMAS LOHMANN Lifelong Smithtown native, Tom Lohmann has devoted nearly 42 years to protecting and serving his community. As a 20-year member of the New York Police Department (NYPD), Lohmann was awa…
https://www.smithtownny.gov/553/Thomas-W-Lohmann-Biography
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