Controversial political pundit Nick Fuentes charged with battery in Berwyn, Cook County court documents show

BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) — Controversial political pundit Nick Fuentes has been charged with battery in a western suburb of Chicago.

Fuentes is charged with misdemeanor battery for an incident that happened last month in Berwyn, Illinois.

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Fuentes has been described as a white nationalist accused of making racist and sexist comments.

In 2022, President Donald Trump faced controversy for hosting him at a dinner at Mar-a-Lago.

Details of the alleged battery incident were not released.

Fuentes is due in court next week.