Martin Richard Torres was charged with felony vandalism after allegedly throwing books from a freeway overpass during a protest in Los Angeles against President Trump's immigration policies. The incident, which happened during a Day Without Immigrants march on February 3, raised concerns about public safety as one book struck a vehicle, though no injuries occurred. Prosecutors emphasized the potential dangers of such actions, indicating a strict stance on maintaining lawful protests and public safety in the area.
To all those who want to protest here in Los Angeles County, that if you want to do it lawfully, if you want to comply with the various laws and ordinances that are applicable to such protests, we will not only allow that to happen, we will protect the right to do it.
The risk his actions posed to others on the freeway could have resulted in serious injury or even death, depending on the circumstances.
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