"The Department of Justice filed criminal charges Tuesday against a man they say was behind the wheel of a tow truck that drove off with a federal agent's vehicle as the agent was arresting a popular TikTok influencer in Los Angeles last month. Bobby Nunez, 33, of South Los Angeles is accused of theft of government property and is due in federal court Tuesday."
"Nunez allegedly interfered with federal law enforcement officers on Aug. 15 in downtown Los Angeles as they were trying to arrest Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, 23, who is suspected of living in the country illegally, according to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint. Videos of the arrest went viral as Martinez was live on TikTok when she was arrested. Recordings by witnesses showed officers dragging Martinez out of her car by her legs and arms before placing her on the ground and handcuffing her."
Federal prosecutors charged Bobby Nunez, 33, of South Los Angeles with theft of government property after a tow truck allegedly drove off with a federal agent's vehicle during an arrest. The incident occurred on Aug. 15 in downtown Los Angeles while authorities attempted to arrest Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, 23, who is suspected of living in the country illegally. Videos captured Martinez live on TikTok as officers removed her from her car and handcuffed her, and federal authorities said she was not compliant. Her attorney said she feared for her safety and sought to see a warrant. A DHS spokesperson noted a prior DUI conviction and that Martinez had entered the country in 2022 but was released.
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