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18-year-old Frederick man will serve 4 years in prison for anti-gay assault

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The Frederick News-Post.According to prosecutors at the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office, Welch attacked the 23-year-old victim, whom he perceived to be gay, at a house party in in New Market, Md., in February 2020.

Welch reportedly made disparaging comments about the victim’s perceived orientation, and made the victim uncomfortable enough that he decided to leave.

While the victim was waiting for a ride-share to arrive, Welch then placed the man in a headlock and repeatedly strangled him, causing him to lose consciousness three times.

A fellow party-goer, Martin Potomac Gieser, 19, of Ijamsville, allegedly held the victim down while Welch was attacking him.

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