Charges dropped against Texas man that threw White Claw at Ted Cruz during Astros parade
The 182nd District Court in Harris County dismissed the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge against Joseph Halm Arcidiacono on Friday, January 6 after a grand jury failed to find an indictment, according to a court filing reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Arcidiacono was arrested without incident at the parade in downtown Houston on November 7 after he reportedly ran up to the parade barrier wall, threw the two unopened cans and ran away. Cruz, who was standing in the back of a military vehicle and waving to attendees, was reportedly hit in the chest and neck. He reportedly did not need medical attention.
Police said Arcidiacono was apprehended by another parade-watcher and told officers, “I know, I’m an idiot. I’m sorry,” while he was being detained. He was booked into the Harris County jail and released on a $40,000 bond.
Video of the quick incident went viral which prompted a response from Cruz himself on Twitter.
“As always I’m thankful for the Houston Police and Capitol Police for their quick action. I’m also thankful that the clown who threw his White Claw had a noodle for an arm,” Cruz said on November 7.
