Student charged with battery after being accused of spitting at ICE agent in airport

A university student was arrested after spitting on a U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, according to police.

Brett Heier, 20, was charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer while leaving Terminal 2 at O'Hare International Airport on Sunday, according to the Chicago Police Department. The arrest was reported by Newsweek.

Spitting on an officer is considered a felony.

Heier’s attorney, Barry Sheppard, argued his client’s actions may have been unintentional...