A Minneapolis family facing federal assault charges for allegedly attacking a conservative journalist at an anti-ICE protest has somehow convinced a Minnesota court to grant them restraining orders against the woman they're accused of beating. If you think the justice system can't get any more backward, congratulations — you haven't been paying attention to Minnesota.

Yes, you read that right. Christopher Ostroushko, DeYanna Ostroushko, and their daughter Paige Ostroushko — all three federally indicted on April 29 for assault and intimidation by force — have each been granted ex parte restraining orders against Turning Point USA Frontlines reporter Savanah Hernandez. The woman with the concussion is now the one being told to stay away.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Here's what actually happened, and it's all on camera. On April 11, Hernandez was filming outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis during an anti-ICE protest when the Ostroushko family allegedly surrounded her, blew whistles in her ear, shoved her into a fence, and slammed her to the ground. Hernandez sustained physical injuries and a concussion from the attack. Multiple video angles captured the whole thing, which is probably why a federal grand jury had no trouble handing down indictments.

All three Ostroushkos pleaded not guilty. Their attorney, James Cook, apparently decided the best defense is a good offense — or maybe just an absurd one.

Because now the family is claiming Hernandez was the aggressor. According to Hernandez, "All three of them have basically been alleging that I started a harassment and doxing campaign." Christopher Ostroushko — who goes by the charming internet handle "MNAngryMan," which tells you everything — even told the court, "We are absolutely not violent people." The video evidence would beg to differ, Chris.

Hernandez posted on X about the restraining orders on May 26, writing, "Chris, whose restraining order is the craziest of the three, is also petitioning the court to ban me from speaking." That's right — the man indicted by the federal government for allegedly assaulting a journalist wants a gag order on that journalist. He's also seeking a county-wide ban keeping Hernandez away from the Whipple ICE facility and the entire county. A reporter banned from reporting. How very progressive.

"Every time I think this family can't get crazier they do!" Hernandez added. Hard to argue with that assessment.

What makes this whole circus even more infuriating is that these were ex parte restraining orders — meaning they were granted without Hernandez even being present in court to defend herself. Under Minnesota law, she now has to appear in court to contest them. So the woman who got body-slammed on camera has to take time out of her life to prove she's not the threat. Meanwhile, the family that allegedly attacked her gets to play victim on the taxpayer's dime.

And let's not forget the cheerleaders. As reported by HotAir, both Jen Psaki and Bulwark contributor Tim Miller publicly praised Christopher Ostroushko after the incident. Because nothing says "defender of democracy" like celebrating a guy who allegedly beats up female reporters at protests. Real profiles in courage there.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche didn't mince words when the indictments came down. "These deplorable actions as charged in the indictment will not be tolerated in America," he said. Good. Because what we're watching is a family that allegedly committed a violent federal crime now weaponizing the court system against their own victim.

This is what the left's "by any means necessary" looks like in practice. Attack a reporter on camera, get federally indicted, then file restraining orders against the reporter and claim you're the real victim. It's the same playbook we see everywhere — the aggressors wrap themselves in victimhood while trying to silence anyone who holds them accountable.

The federal case hasn't gone to trial yet. No date has been set. But the video is out there, the indictments are real, and three people who allegedly assaulted a journalist in broad daylight are walking around free while petitioning courts to shut her up. Welcome to Minneapolis, where the criminals get restraining orders and the victims get concussions.